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Director Tyrone Phillips discusses staging The Royale without depicting an actual boxing match.
Director Tyrone Phillips offers a focused preview of his approach to The Royale, a drama inspired by boxer Jack Johnson. The central challenge—creating the force of boxing without showing literal boxing—gives this live Q&A a concrete theatrical question rather than the feel of a generic promotional talk.
What to expect
Gather in Writers Theatre’s Litowitz Atrium for a 7 PM live interview and Q&A. Phillips will discuss returning to direct a mainstage production, his connection to the play and the staging choices behind its boxing world.
Good to know
- The live discussion begins at 7 PM.
- The event takes place on October 6.
- Tyrone Phillips is the featured director.
- The venue is Writers Theatre’s Litowitz Atrium.
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Common questions
When does the Green Room discussion begin?
The live interview and question session begins at 7 PM.
Who is the featured guest?
The featured guest is The Royale director Tyrone Phillips.
What will Phillips discuss?
He will discuss directing the play and representing boxing theatrically.
Where does the event take place?
The discussion takes place in Writers Theatre’s Litowitz Atrium.