Layon has spent more than two decades writing, directing and developing stage plays and films that reflect a wide array of cultural movements, creating new paradigms for the stage and motion picture industry. Focusing on creating conversational dialogue in his works. A native of Alexandria Louisiana, Gray quickly ascended as one of Los Angeles’ premiere playwrights earning more than 60 nomination and awards for his works since 2000. Among the honors are 2012 PCTF ( Best Director); 2012 (Al Sharpton Man Of Vision Award) 2011 (Inspire Award) ; 2010 NY AUDELCO Award (Achievement Award for Excellence); 2009 NAACP Award (Best Ensemble Award); 2009 Hollywood ADA Award (Best Ensemble Award); 2008MATCHLIFE Artist of the Year; 2007 NAACP Award (Best Producer, Best Play); 2007MITF Award (Best Play, Best Writer, Best Director, Best Producer); 2006 NAACPAward (Best Play); 2005 Hollywood ADA Award (Best Play); 2004 Hollywood ADAAward (Best Play)

Presently,in New York Off-Broadway, his most recent play, Black Angels Over Tuskegee,is earning great fanfare and buzz from audiences and critics alike. He has produce and directed shows in NewYork, Los Angeles, Washington, Atlanta, Las Vegas, North Carolina, Louisiana,Texas and British Columbia, Canada.