An electrifying adrenaline rush that shows us the human cost of making history.
SYNOPSIS:
Loosely based on the real-life experiences of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight world champion, The Royale tells, in six rounds, the fictional story of Jay “The Sport” Jackson, a charismatic Negro Heavyweight Champion. It’s 1905 and as Jackson faces his opponents – and confronts his demons – he exposes the troublesome events in his life that have propelled him into the ring with a burning desire to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Directed and Choreographed by Steph Paul
Featuring Semaj Miller (Jay), Walter Coppage, Raheem Fielder-Bey, Joshua Gleeson, Rasell Holt, Teonna Wesley, Terrace Wyatt Jr.