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Royale, The

  • Marco Ramirez
  • Full Length Play, Drama, 1900-1910
  • 4M, 1F
  • ISBN: 9780573705304

"Extraordinarily efficient! That this production never deploys real physical blows in recreating life in the ring is by no means to say that it doesn't pack a punch."

The New York Times

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama
  • 90 minutes

  • Time Period: 1900-1910
  • Target Audience: Adult
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • College Theatre / Student, Professional Theatre
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. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for "the fight of the century," "The Sport" just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion.

Through the sights and sounds of the early 20th century boxing circuit, The Royale examines society's relationship with our present-day cultural heroes and the responsibilities that are thrust upon them when they find themselves outside of the ropes. Loosely based on real events, The Royale brings to explosive life the ultimate fight for a place in history.
REVIEWS:

"Ramirez avoids cliches, preferring to delve deep into his leading character's psyche and probe such complex questions as whether breaking down barriers or smashing glass ceilings can be almost an accident, and, either way, something not worth the personal cost."

 Chicago Tribune

"[...] a well constructed drama that captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the (sadly still relevant) volatile state of race relations in America."

 The Telegraph

"Extraordinarily efficient! That this production never deploys real physical blows in recreating life in the ring is by no means to say that it doesn't pack a punch."

 The New York Times

"[The Royale's] lively manner of telling reanimates this breakthrough saga for a new generation."

 Los Angeles Times

"The play is a stylized, blazingly theatrical triumph that keeps audience members on the edge of their seats."

 Miami Herald

Premiere Production: The Royale premiered at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, CA in April 2013, under the direction of Daniel Aukin.

Characters

  • Casting: 4M, 1F
  • Casting Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Role(s) for Black Actor(s)

  • JAY - The Negro Heavyweight Champion. Late 20s/early 30s.
    WYNTON - His trainer. 50s.
    NINA - His fierce big sister. 30s.
    FISH - An amateur boxer. 18.
    MAX - A fight promoter and referee. White. 40s.

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    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. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for "the fight of the century," "The Sport" just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion.

    Through the sights and sounds of the early 20th century boxing circuit, The Royale examines society's relationship with our present-day cultural heroes and the responsibilities that are thrust upon them when they find themselves outside of the ropes. Loosely based on real events, The Royale brings to explosive life the ultimate fight for a place in history.

    		$24.95

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