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Our Story

Born In
Brooklyn.
Built For
The People.

BLK Rose Productions is Brooklyn's premier live entertainment company — bringing quality comedy, culture, and community together in the heart of New York City.

6+
Years of Shows
30+
Productions
700
Capacity Events
5K+
Community Members
Who We Are

More Than An
Event Company.
A Movement.

BLK Rose Productions is the creation of two individuals passionate about the entertainment industry, united by a single mission: to provide exceptional event experiences that leave a lasting impression on the NYC Black community.

We produce comedy shows, free outdoor events, fundraisers, and faith-based productions — all designed to bring quality live entertainment directly into Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, accessible and affordable for the communities that call it home.

"Quality comedy locked behind Manhattan's cost barriers ends here. BLK Rose brings the show to you — same talent, your neighborhood, your people."

Comedy ShowsFree Outdoor EventsFaith ProductionsCultural EventsBrooklyn & Queens
BLK Rose show at Restoration PlazaFan at Thursdays Are For Laughs
What We Stand For

Our Brand Values

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Community

We build events that serve and celebrate the Brooklyn and Queens community — not just entertain them.

Quality

National-caliber talent. Professional production. Every show is crafted to exceed expectations.

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Hospitality

Rooted in 15 years of NYC nightlife, every guest is treated like a VIP from door to curtain call.

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Affordability

Great entertainment shouldn't require a Manhattan price tag. We keep our shows accessible for everyone.

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Accessibility

From free outdoor amphitheater shows to VIP indoor events — BLK Rose has a seat for every member of the community.

The Founder
BLK Rose Productions — Donnell Rawlings in Brooklyn
15+Years in
NYC Hospitality

Hervé
Bertrand

Founder & Executive Producer · BLK Rose Productions

Hervé Bertrand is a Brooklyn native with a Haitian-American heritage that shapes every event he produces. Born and raised in Bed-Stuy, he brings an insider's understanding of Brooklyn's culture, community, and pulse to everything BLK Rose does.

His 15+ years in NYC's premier nightlife and hospitality industry — spanning venues like the Jane Hotel, La Esquina, and Discolo — gave him an instinct for creating spaces where people feel welcome, valued, and treated like they belong. That instinct became the foundation of BLK Rose.

Hervé also served as Events Manager for the Caribbean Cup, an internationally acclaimed local soccer league, where he produced matches and sponsored events for up to 2,000 attendees. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Brooklyn College — and it shows in how naturally he connects communities, comedians, sponsors, and fans.

His proudest moment: the sold-out Haitian comedy show where he ended the night by handing out Haitian flags to an audience that didn't just laugh together — they celebrated who they were together.

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NYC Nightlife & Hospitality — 15+ YearsJane Hotel · La Esquina · Discolo · Soho House
Caribbean Cup Events ManagerInternationally acclaimed soccer league · 2,000+ capacity events
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B.A. in Psychology — Brooklyn CollegeThe science of connection, applied to community building
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Haitian-American Community LeaderProduced Brooklyn's biggest Haitian comedy shows — all sold out
BLK Rose audience laughing
Every Show, Every Night
Comedian on stage at BLK Rose show
The Stage
Fan at Thursdays Are For Laughs
The Community
Outdoor show crowd
Outdoor Shows — Free to the Public
Indoor theater show audience
Billie Holiday Theater
Our Mission

Creating
Unforgettable
Experiences.

The NYC Black community — particularly in Brooklyn — deserves quality, affordable, accessible live entertainment. BLK Rose exists to make that a reality, producing high-caliber shows at Brooklyn community venues with the talent, energy, and hospitality that the community has earned.

Our vision is to become the definitive, trusted live entertainment brand for the NYC Black community — the name people think of first for a quality night out, and the brand that corporations turn to first for authentic community access.

Voices From the Community

What People Say

"
I told them I couldn't afford it — they slid me two free tickets. That's not a business, that's a community. I'll never miss another BLK Rose show.
— BLK Rose Audience Member, Brooklyn
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Someone else was doing their own show and asked if I was going. I said no — because I know I won't get the same product BLK Rose offers.
— Repeat Attendee, Brooklyn
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The energy in that room was different. Everyone was laughing, everyone belonged. BLK Rose made it feel like we were all in on something special.
— Community Member, Crown Heights
Join the Movement

Be Part of
BLK Rose.

Whether you're coming to laugh, looking to partner with us, or want to bring BLK Rose to your community — we'd love to connect.

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