KING JAMES a play by Rajiv Joseph
KING JAMES by Rajiv Joseph
Tennessee Williams Center: Studio Theatre
Thursday, March 19-21, 2026 at 7:30pm
presented by the TCHT Center and Perspectives in Performance
Reserve your tickets here.
Jumping through time, KING JAMES follows two young men in Cleveland, Ohio over the course of fourteen years, using key moments in the career of NBA Superstar LeBron James as the backdrop for the ebbs and flow of their friendship. What does it take to tell the people you love that you love them? Do you even know how? In this examination of male friendship, race, and the frameworks necessary for people to make meaningful connections, this play investigates the systems that challenge our ability to live in community, connect and challenge one another, and to simply say “I care about you.” Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, this emotionally-driven play is for theatre fans, sports fans, and fans of friendship – we can’t wait to see you there!
This production is the second installment in the Perspectives in Performance Series. It is directed by the TCHT Center and Roberson Project’s own Chris McCreary, with dramaturgy and assistant direction by Dr. Sylvia Gray. Stay tuned for educational program opportunities and events with Dr. Gray connected to this production.
Reserve your tickets here.
Additionally! One of the actors from the show, Ethan Graham Roeder, (who was last seen on campus with his production of In the Castle of Eternal Sunset) is offering a Masterclass to the Sewanee community focused on international approaches to theatre making and training.
MASTERCLASS with. E.G. Roeder
Monday, March 2nd at 5pm
Tennessee Williams Center: Studio Theatre
Sign up for the Masterclass here
Perspectives in Performance: Immersion, Interactivity, and International Education
Immersive and interactive work continues to be a cultural phenomenon, with works like Masquerade, Sleep No More, & Dr. Who: Time Fracture bringing new audiences into theatrical spaces. For the actor, this presents a unique challenge: how do you prepare for a scene when your scene partner has no script? This foundational workshop introduces actors to immersive and interactive theatre from a global perspective, highlighting how performers engage audiences as active participants rather than passive observers. Through accessible theory and hands-on exercises drawn from UK drama school curricula, participants will explore core principles such as structured improvisation, spatial awareness, and agency. The class focuses on the unique demands immersive work places on the actor, including adaptability, consent, and moment-to-moment decision-making. Sign up here!
Immersive and interactive work continues to be a cultural phenomenon, with works like Masquerade, Sleep No More, & Dr. Who: Time Fracture bringing new audiences into theatrical spaces. For the actor, this presents a unique challenge: how do you prepare for a scene when your scene partner has no script? This foundational workshop introduces actors to immersive and interactive theatre from a global perspective, highlighting how performers engage audiences as active participants rather than passive observers. Through accessible theory and hands-on exercises drawn from UK drama school curricula, participants will explore core principles such as structured improvisation, spatial awareness, and agency. The class focuses on the unique demands immersive work places on the actor, including adaptability, consent, and moment-to-moment decision-making. Sign up here!
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These programs are made possible by the Truth, Community Healing, and Transformation Center at Sewanee,The Roberson Project, Perspectives in Performance, The Department of Theatre & Dance, The Office of Global Citizenship, the Walter E. Dakin Memorial Fund, University Lectures Committee, and the History Department.
