THE ROYALE
October 10-November 4, 2018
1905-1910. America. Various cities. Jay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the first black heavyweight champion of the world, but in the segregated world of boxing, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked promoter hatches a plan for the fight of the century, Jackson finds himself facing the reigning white defender. By unmasking the early 20th century boxing circuit, playwright Ramirez examines a long-held fascination with athletic heroes and the responsibilities thrust upon them outside of the ropes. Loosely based on real events, The Royale brings to explosive life the ultimate fight for a place in history.
ARTISTIC TEAM
| Director | Patdro Harris |
| Set Designer | R. Paul Thomason |
| Costume Designers | Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay |
| Lighting Designer | Mary Parker |
| Sound Designer | Jeff Millsaps |
| Props Artisan | Maclare “MC” Park |
| Boxing Coach | Yahya McClain |
| Assistant Boxing Coach | Willie Perkins |
| Production Stage Manager | Barbara Gantt O’Haley* |
| Stage Management Production Assistant | Bonnie Smith |
| Artistic Director | Tom Key |
| Associate Artistic Director & Casting Director | Clifton Guterman |
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Theatrical Outfit, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
** Member of United Scenic Artists
PRODUCTION TEAM
| Production Manager | Jeff Millsaps |
| Technical Director | Colin McCord |
| Carpenters | Dristian Bailey, Chad Fenimore, Daniel Lewis, Dan Prince |
| Scenic Charge | Brianna Bass |
| Master Electrician/Light Board Operator | Damien Helms |
| Electricians | Austin Kunis, Annie Ly, Tom Priester, Dave Reiersen, Isaac Cody Smith, Philip Wray |
RUNNING TIME
90 minutes. No intermission.
WARNING
Strong Language.
TEASER VIDEO BY TROVE STUDIO
WHY THIS PLAY? WHY THIS PLAY NOW?
REVIEWS
CAST MEMBERS
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Theatrical Outfit, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
PERFORMANCE DATES
| Preview Performance | October 10, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Preview Performance | October 11, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Preview Performance | October 12, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Opening Night Performance | October 13, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Matinee Performance | October 14, 2018 | 2:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | October 17, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Weekday Matinee (with ASL interpreter) | October 18, 2018 | 11:00 am |
| Evening Performance | October 18, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | October 19, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | October 20, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Matinee Performance | October 21, 2018 | 2:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | October 24, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | October 25, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | October 26, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Matinee Performance | October 27, 2018 | 2:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | October 27, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Matinee Performance | October 28, 2018 | 2:30 pm |
| Industry Performance | October 29, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | November 1, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | November 2, 2018 | 2:30 pm |
| Matinee Performance | November 3, 2018 | 2:30 pm |
| Evening Performance | November 3, 2018 | 7:30 pm |
| Closing Performance | November 4, 2018 | 2:30 pm |
Macy’s Page to Stage Post-Show Talk Backs
Friday, October 19 and Friday, October 26.
Representatives from the creative team/staff share how they moved the show from script to finished production!
Post-show Downtown Dialogue
Saturday, November 3 following the matinee.
ASL Interpreted Performance
Thursday, October 18 at 11 AM
Please contact the box office at 678.528.1500 for special pricing!
Major support is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
