THE ROYALE by Marco Ramirez
A Tampa Bay Area Premiere
September 20 – October 15, 2017

WE THE PEOPLE…WILL FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE
Charismatic African-American boxer Jay “The Sport” Jackson has a burning desire to become 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 being 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. This stylized and stunning play about the life of an outsider in American culture explores one man’s struggle while reflecting a much broader one.

“…(a) breakthrough saga for a new generation.” – Los Angeles Times

“….captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the volatile state of race relations in America.” – The Telegraph

THE ROYALE by Marco Ramirez
A Tampa Bay Area Premiere
September 20 – October 15, 2017

WE THE PEOPLE…WILL FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE
Charismatic African-American boxer Jay “The Sport” Jackson has a burning desire to become 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 being 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. This stylized and stunning play about the life of an outsider in American culture explores one man’s struggle while reflecting a much broader one.

“…(a) breakthrough saga for a new generation.” – Los Angeles Times

“….captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the volatile state of race relations in America.” – The Telegraph

THE ROYALE by Marco Ramirez
A Tampa Bay Area Premiere
September 20 – October 15, 2017

WE THE PEOPLE…WILL FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE
Charismatic African-American boxer Jay “The Sport” Jackson has a burning desire to become 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 being 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. This stylized and stunning play about the life of an outsider in American culture explores one man’s struggle while reflecting a much broader one.

“…(a) breakthrough saga for a new generation.” – Los Angeles Times

“….captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the volatile state of race relations in America.” – The Telegraph

THE ROYALE by Marco Ramirez
A Tampa Bay Area Premiere
September 20 – October 15, 2017

WE THE PEOPLE…WILL FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE
Charismatic African-American boxer Jay “The Sport” Jackson has a burning desire to become 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 being 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. This stylized and stunning play about the life of an outsider in American culture explores one man’s struggle while reflecting a much broader one.

“…(a) breakthrough saga for a new generation.” – Los Angeles Times

“….captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the volatile state of race relations in America.” – The Telegraph

American Stage’s annual School Tour brings the finest children’s literature to the stage. The 2017 School Tour of IN THE GARDEN OF RIKKI TIKKI TAVI will hit the road in September, making a stop at our mainstage for two special performances in October.

When Rikki Tikki Tavi washes up in a pristine garden, Darzee, the sassy tailor bird, is not amused and refuses to share. Darzee and her friend, Chuchu, pull out the stops attempting to run off the pesky mongoose. But watch out for Nag, the cobra! The other animals will have to band together when Nag sets his sights on Rikki! This hilarious adaptation of the Kipling classic offers a poignant message about sharing and collaboration, and encourages us all to acknowledge the power of “we” instead of “me.”

THE ROYALE by Marco Ramirez
A Tampa Bay Area Premiere
September 20 – October 15, 2017

WE THE PEOPLE…WILL FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE
Charismatic African-American boxer Jay “The Sport” Jackson has a burning desire to become 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 being 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. This stylized and stunning play about the life of an outsider in American culture explores one man’s struggle while reflecting a much broader one.

“…(a) breakthrough saga for a new generation.” – Los Angeles Times

“….captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the volatile state of race relations in America.” – The Telegraph

SATURDAY, OCT 28TH – PERFORMANCES
Join us at The Palladium’s Side Door Theatre to see our region’s most popular professional improv teams from American Stage, Florida Studio Theatre, and more! This is truly live theatre. Huge laughs and spontaneous stroytelling of all kinds!
The 4pm-6:30pm show features headliners WHEN X MEETS Y, the musical improv team from Florida Studio Theater in Sarasota. The AMERICAN STAGE HOUSE TEAMS appear making for an afternoon of ample big yuks with As Per Usual, The Wet Bandits, T.B.D., and Possible Side Effects!
The 8pm-10pm show headliners hail from improv royalty – Gavin Hawk from The Second City and Ricky Wayne from The Groundlings! The award-winning duo’s HAWK & WAYNE’S KARAOKE-PROV – with totally made-up stories behind the songs, will have you rolling! THE BOX improv theatre opens with two of their house teams, The Escape Artisans and Trademark Pending.
Buy Tickets!
($12-15 advance/$15-$18 at the door)

SUNDAY, OCT 29TH – WORKSHOPS
Come to American Stage Improv for a workshop! Three 2-hour workshops will be offered for beginner to advanced levels.
FREE FORM with Will Luera, 10am-12pm
MUSICAL IMPROV for all levels, 12:15pm-2:15pm
BUILDING RELATIONSHIP ON STAGE with Hawk & Wayne, 2:30-4:30pm
Details & Enrollment below!!!

SUNDAY, OCT 29TH – THE DEL NOT-SO-CLOSE MARATHON
An after party celebrating local indie teams! From musical improv to duo troupes, the greater Tampa Bay area is filled with creative and talented performers, ready to share an array of unique genres and formats. If you’re looking to see something new and cutting edge, join us for this FREE event (suggested donation of $5 at the door).
Black Crow Coffee Shop at 5:30pm
with Troupe X, The Third Thought, Previously On, Rainbow Room, and That’s Why We’re Single!

WORKSHOP DETAILS
All Improvapalooza workshops take place at American Stage (163 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL) on Sunday, October 29th.

FREE FORM with Will Luera, 10am-12pm
Explore the mechanics of free-form improvisation, an exciting and empowering genre that elevates and challenges improv performers. This mindset is built on the concept of “follow the funny” and proposes that every single moment, beat, line and movement in a show can be deconstructed and used to lead you to the next scene. During this exploration and deconstruction of content, a language and pattern are established that help define form where previously there was no form. In this 2-hour intensive, students will explore basic tools that set the foundation for free-form, such as listening, observation, being “in the moment”, pinpointing what the show wants, and fluid editing.
Will Luera is Director of Improv at Florida Studio Theatre, and hails from Improv Boston.
*Recommended for intermediate to advanced improvisers*
ENROLL TODAY!
Tuition $25

MUSICAL IMPROV for all levels, 12:15pm-2:15pm
SO. MUCH. FUN! Having a good singing voice is not required to take this high-energy workshop. This 2-hour class will explore the basics of breaking into musical improv fearlessly. We’ll be covering physicality, song structure, group numbers and a little bit of rhyming. If you’re looking to be more comfortable thinking on your feet and in verse, this class is for you. If you’re looking to stret your improv skills further, this is right up your alley.
Chris Friday has been performing with FST Improv for over fourteen years, and is in his second year teaching with American Stage Improv. He is joined by Serge Glushonkov, accompanist for When X Meets Y.
*Beginner to Advanced levels welcome. Suggested completion of any intro level improv course/workshop.*
ENROLL TODAY!
Tuition $25

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ON STAGE with Hawk & Wayne, 2:30-4:30pm
Authenticity and partnership are essential to great improv scenework. The best performers are the great scene partners. Elevate your technique, create real moments, and engage your audiences so they’re in invested in the characters and stories before them. Step on stage and feel comfortable to take on any gift given by your scene partner. What does it mean to be a great scene partner? What tools and techniques allow for honest moments? Join popular American Stage Improv duo Hawk & Wayne (Gavin Hawk hailing Second City, and Ricky Wayne hailing The Groundlings) to find out!
*Recommended for intermediate to advanced improvisers*
ENROLL TODAY!
Tuition $25

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