Funny Big Brother Productions presents actor/comedian RALPH HARRIS in his poignant one-man show MANish Boy playing at Stage 52 from October 12 to November 4, 2012. Directed by Oz Scott.

When unexpected fatherhood knocks on his door— Ralph bolts the door! Forced to reach back into his childhood memories, that door comes crashing open revealing the fear he harbors about being a father. In MANish Boy he returns home to take a DNA test. His visit home brings back the good, the bad and the painful memories of his boyhood. Inspired by his favorite childhood place— his mom’s basement. Ralph effortlessly brings family members and childhood friends to life. In the basement he discovers that sometimes where you're from— makes you who you are.

Harris is the current host of TVONE’s game show My MOMMA THROWS DOWN. He is best known for his starring role in the ABC-TV sitcom On Our Own, which aired during the immensely popular TGIF block on Friday nights, and currently airs in syndication on TVONE. His film credits include Dreamgirls, Evan Almighty. His other television appearances have included— Seinfeld, In Living Color, The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, comedy specials on Comedy Central Presents and a HBO Half-Hour Comedy Special. Ralph was also a top-ten finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. For additional information visit www.manishboy.com