Chino Gonzales, the founder of Bonnet Black Studios, is an educator, equity program developer, community organizer, artist, playwright, performing arts director, music producer, and graphic designer.

Chino is the co-founder of the Q Center Group, a member of the LGBTQIA+ Task Force, and faculty for the High School Engagement and Academic Success program at Highline College in Des Moines, WA.

Chino believes that storytelling and performance art can be used as powerful tools for bringing significant change to our communities and personal lives. Through creative collaboration and critical dialogue, we practice life's most important skill; human connection.

Last Summer Chino and Merri Ann Osborne, Executive Director of Mahogany Project, wrote, produced, directed, and performed in Magic in You, a magical, family-friendly musical that spotlighted 3 circus youth from the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts Seattle. Music was composed by Chino and songs were written by Merri Ann Osborne.

This spring Merri Ann and Chino partner again, to bring to you Play Time, the game show where we create art together. Play Time is a new interactive game show series that pays homage to the vast contributions made by artists and creatives from the African diaspora. In Play Time audience members compete with each other through arts trivia and art games for a mystery prize. Activities include dancing, singing, improv, community art, and more.

Play Time is a multi-generational experience and for everyone regardless of their ability or background in the arts. The main goal is to get together, build community and have some fun. Discover the artist in you at our next game show. For bookings contact chino@bonnetblack.com.