On June 26th, I wrapped up my greatest acting achievement to date – as Jay “The Sport Jackson”, in a critically acclaimed adaptation of the award-winning stage play, “The Royale”. The Royale is a riveting story inspired by the life of Jack Johnson, the first African American boxing heavyweight champion of the world who experienced tremendous adversity on his way to success. Written by one of the most wanted writers in the game, Marco Ramirez (credits include Orange is The New Black, Sons of Anarchy).  The Royale is set in 1905 during the early stages of Jim Crow and explores his struggle to defeat racism, segregation, and bigotry the only way he knows how: with his charisma, bravado, and his fists. The Royale has seen acclaimed productions in New York, London, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more.  This production took place on the GableStage in Coral Gables, FL.