THE ROYALE
APRIL 10 - 27
by MARCO RAMIREZ
directed by BRANDON WEINBRENNER
REGIONAL PREMIERE
Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905 and, in the racially segregated world of boxing, his chances are as good as knocked out.
Winner of two Obie Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Drama Desk Award, The Royale is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Johnson from Galveston, a boxer who - at the height of the Jim Crow era - became the most famous and the most notorious black man on Earth.
Written by award-winning American writer Marco Ramirez (Sons of Anarchy, Orange is the New Black).
“...a well constructed drama that captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the (sadly still relevant) volatile state of race relations in America.”
“Rousing and resonant theatre-making.”
“[The Royale’s] lively manner of telling reanimates this breakthrough saga for a new generation.”
CAST AND ARTISTS
CAST
Jay BRANDON J. MORGAN
Wynton SHAWN HAMILTON
Max JOSH MORRISON
Fish JARRED TETTEY
Nina ESTÉE BURKS
ARTISTS
Playwright MARCO RAMIREZ
Director BRANDON WEINBRENNER
Scenic/Lighting Designer STEFAN AZIZI
Costume Designer CLAIR HUMMEL
Sound Designer EMILY CURLEY
Movement Director HARRISON GUY
Boxing Coach LUKE FEDELL
Dramaturg RORY LEECH
Assistant Stage Manager ALLISON VIERA
Stage Manager TODD MOLESKY
GENERAL ADMISSION: $30
STUDENT: $15
OPENING NIGHT TICKETS: $40
APRIL 10 - INCLUDES CHAMPAGNE AND AFTER PARTY WITH THE CAST
Tickets are limited. Online reservations are highly encouraged.
CONTENT ADVISORY
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