2016 August Wilson Memorial Competition (Press Images)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

The finalists onstage during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Third place winner Aryana Williams, Second place winner Samuel Christian, First place winner Damaris Vizvett and Leslie K. Johnson, CTG Director of Education and Community Partnerships pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Third place winner Aryana Williams, Second place winner Samuel Christian, First place winner Damaris Vizvett and Leslie K. Johnson, CTG Director of Education and Community Partnerships pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Second place winner Samuel Christian, First place winner Damaris Vizvett and Third place winner Aryana Williams pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Second place winner Samuel Christian, First place winner Damaris Vizvett and Third place winner Aryana Williams pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Second place winner Samuel Christian, First place winner Damaris Vizvett and Third place winner Aryana Williams pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Second place winner Samuel Christian, First place winner Damaris Vizvett and Third place winner Aryana Williams pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Second place winner Samuel Christian, First place winner Damaris Vizvett and Third place winner Aryana Williams pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

The finalists pose with Leslie K. Johnson and Andi Chapman during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

The finalists pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

The finalists pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, celebrity judges Deidrie Henry and Obba Babatundé pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, celebrity judge Obba Babatundé and emcee Gary Anthony Williams pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, Andi Chapman and celebrity judge Obba Babatundé pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, celebrity judges and Deidrie Henry pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

Celebrity judge Wren T. Brown poses during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, celebrity judges Obba Babatundé and Lisa Renee Pitts pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

From left, CTG Board President Kiki Ramos Gindler and David Gindler pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

Celebrity judge is introduced during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

Celebrity judge Deidrie Henry is introduced during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

Celebrity judge Deidrie Henry is introduced during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

Celebrity judge Obba Babatundé is introduced during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

2016 August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals

Celebrity judge Obba Babatundé is introduced during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Los Angeles Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on February 29, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)