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Theatre While Black -The Robey Theatre Company- (7Ep. Series)

A theatrical look at a small black box theatre in Los Angeles about friendship, struggle and perseverance. How did this company survive the covid pandemic? After the ground
breaking success of The Color Purple(1985), Actors Danny Glover and Ben Guillory
formed a theater company that eventually stood the test of fame, financial hardship,
and a global pandemic...But how?

  • Jermaine Alexander
    Director
  • Jermaine Alexander
    Writer
  • Jermaine Alexander
    Producer
  • Ben Guillory
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Danny Glover
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Harry Lennix
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Tiffany Coty
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Tommy Hicks
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Levy Simon
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Dwain Perry
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Kimberley Bailey
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Julius Tennon
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Short, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes
  • Production Budget:
    18,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jermaine Alexander

Jermaine Alexander is an American Director and actor known for his charming and dynamic films and performances. He is best known for his role as Frankie on 'The Young and The Restless'.

Alexander's career has spanned both stage and screen. In 2011, he moved to L.A from the Bay Area and continued his training with master acting teachers while filming shorts, commercials for small businesses and taking on any acting role he could. He's performed at The Robey Theartre, Santa Monica Playhouse, Lee Strasberg institute, Long Beach playhouse and many independent theaters. These projects consisted of the works from August Wilson, Anton Checkov, and Lynn Nottage just to name a few.

In 2014, Alexander wrote, directed, acted in and produced a pilot 'California Dreamin'. It was received well by local critics but declined by NBC Universal. Also, he directed his first indie feature film titled Foreseen based on a novel by Ashley Fontainne. It can be found on Amazon Prime.

He is excited for growth and collaborating with artists he admires and have admired for some time.

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Director Statement

It's been a complete honor to work with these special human beings. They make me prouder to be an artist who happens to be Black. That alone is priceless. I'll cherish this experience forever. Growing up and watching Danny Glover in A Raisin in the Son, The Color Purple and then The Lethal Weapon franchise is the reason I'm an actor and artist today... And look! Im here working with him. Then to be re-introduced to Ben Guillory has been a true honor a privilege not to be taken lightly. I didn't expect this experience to mold me more into the artist thats more connected to my soul and SEE myself that much better. A true growth spurt has happened on many levels. What a privilege to be supported to do this with people who I look up to and who are revered by many. Dreams do come true. And to do this on a shoe string budget , I take full pride to be in the space of near completion.