Members of the comedy team "S.E.L.L.O.U.T."

from staff reports

On Friday, October 17, at UNC-Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium, the university’s Cultural and Special Events series will host the four comics of The Blackpack presenting “S.E.L.L.O.U.T.: A Black and White Comedy in the Grey Area.” These noted comedians will take on racial and cultural differences, one joke at a time.

The word “sellout” may have a negative connotation, but these performers reclaim it as an acronym for their show: Serious, Educated, Laughing, Learning, Outrageous, Unique and Talented.

Tour members Vince Morris, B.T., Billy D. Washington, and Louis Johnson have been seen on HBO, Showtime, A&E, Comedy Central, BET, VH1 and MTV, challenging their audiences to edge deeper into intercultural conversations and respect for each other through comedy.

Featuring the popular segment, “Ask a Black Man Anything You’ve Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask,” their program is designed to entertain audiences while celebrating their cultural differences. The show is cosponsored by UNC Asheville’s Multicultural Student Programs, the Center for Diversity Education.

General admission tickets are $21, or $5 for area students. The show’s content is appropriate for ages 17 and older. To reserve tickets by phone, call UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union Box Office at (828) 232-5000. To purchase tickets online, visit www.uncatickets.com. General admission tickets may also be purchased with cash or check only at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville.