Bravo takes viewers on an exclusive island getaway with the premiere of Summerhouse: Martha’s Vineyard.
THE summer house spin-off features a cast of black professionals and entrepreneurs, who love to party on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts during the summer.
“The friends have known each other for years and are excited to let loose this summer, indulging in cultural experiences and exclusive island activities while learning to overcome personal obstacles,” Bravo said in a press release this week.
For more than 100 years, black vacationers have flocked to Martha’s Vineyard — particularly an area called Oak Bluffs — which has become a favorite escape for the rich, famous, and politically connected. The Summer Sanctuary was one of the first beach destinations in the United States where African Americans could vacation and purchase property. The area is known for its natural beauty.
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Summerhouse: Martha’s Vineyard follows a group of 12 friends as they enjoy their island getaway. With beach parties and summer get-togethers, fun and drama ensue.
The cast includes Nicholas “Nick” Arrington, Jasmine Ellis Cooper, Silas Cooper, Jordan Emanuel, Bria Fleming, Shanice Henderson, Amir Lancaster, Jason Lyke, Preston Mitchum, Summer Marie Thomas and Alex Tyree.
Summerhouse: Martha’s Vineyard is produced by Truly Original with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Ronica Wynder, Shanae Humphrey and Anne Swan. Kate Murphy and Elizabeth Cuevas are co-executive producers.
The series premieres Sunday, May 7 at 9:00/8:00 a.m. on Bravo, right after the season 15 premiere of The Real Housewives of Atlanta at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Below are details from Bravo on the Summerhouse: Martha’s Vineyard discard:
Fresh from their summer wedding, Jasmine (New York) and Silas (New York) Cooper invited a group of friends – some old and some new – to vacation with them at Martha’s Vineyard and are now trying to figure things out in a house full of hot and successful urban professionals.
· Amir Lancaster (Austin), new to Martha’s Vineyard and seeking to learn more about his black history and connect to his roots, falls in love with a roommate.
· Jordan Emanuel (New York) has been friends with Jasmine since his Playboy Bunny days and still enjoys a good time with her – perhaps too good for Silas’s tastes.
· Preston Mitchum (Washington, DC), a black queer activist who enjoys speaking out on a variety of things, is excited to hang out with his fraternity brother Silas and the band.
· Fashionista Bria Fleming (Germany) is in a new relationship despite being surrounded by eligible men, but when she brings a different type of guest for hire, her friendships are put to the test.
· Alex Tyree (New York), who leads a life of intention without drinking and tries to persuade his friends to do the same, juggles the advances of a roommate.
Outstanding party girl Shanice Henderson (Phoenix) is set to step up this summer, but when she finds out someone in the house is spreading rumors about her past, things take a turn for the worse.
· Jason Lyke (New York) is the group’s advisor but often finds himself at the center of the drama.
· Discovering Martha’s Vineyard for the first time, Summer Marie Thomas (Los Angeles) plans to have the best time possible while being picked up.
Nicholas “Nick” Arrington (New York), a self-proclaimed style connoisseur who has an outfit ready for every outing, vies with Amir for a roommate’s affection.
· Mariah Torres met Jasmine at university and is also close to several band members. She can’t wait to spend the summer with her friends, but things heat up at home after an argument escalates.