(a note before the play begins)
Robert King, Jr. is a playwright, director, singer, actor, and mental health advocate. Raised in Victoria, Texas, he found his creative voice in Austin before building his platform in Atlanta.
In 2017, inspired by the life and legacy of Donny Hathaway, Robert created The Voices of Donny Hathaway — a show born out of his own mental health journey that struck a chord far beyond what he expected, and has since drawn invitations to be staged at theaters across the country.
Mental health advocacy runs through everything he makes. Through panels, plays, poetry, and music, Robert works to open up conversation around healing, especially in communities where the subject still carries stigma.
After a season of reflection back home in Texas, Robert returned to Atlanta with a clearer sense of purpose: writing stories that help people face their struggles instead of avoiding them. That includes his newest work exploring the highs and lows couples navigate together — the foundation King Productions is now built on.
(house lights dim — the next productions)
Back by demand after its May premiere at The Perfect Note. Two nights only — Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3 — at the Encore Film & Music Studio, 4523 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30336.
Currently in development. Details, casting, and venue to be announced as the production date approaches.
An evening of short works and excerpts, performed live for a limited audience ahead of full production.
(a record of what has already had its run)
World premiere at The Perfect Note, Marietta, GA. Three bedrooms, four couples, one unforgettable weekend — a housewarming celebration that spirals into chaos as secrets surface. Cast led by Timeca Seretti.
A Southern Fried comedy from AMC Performance Company, written and directed by Robert King, Jr., featuring original music by Ms. Silky Sol, the Red Afro Queen & J. Avery. Staged at Encore Film & Music Studio, Atlanta, GA. Contains strong coarse language.
Rising Star Entertainment's original comedy, written and directed by Robert King, Jr. "Gone head and turn yo T.V. off and come on over to Mama Tina's, where the main dish is Jesus." Staged at Victoria College Symposium. Followed by its 2005 sequel, How I Got Over.
Created by Robert King, Jr. in 2017, born out of his own mental health journey and inspired by the life and legacy of Donny Hathaway. Directed by Valoneecia Tolbert, the show has gone on to multiple encore runs and touring productions across state lines — from Atlanta to Birmingham, Alabama.
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Rising Star Entertainment's "Hallelujah sequel" to Is That Yo' Mama?, written and directed by Robert King, Jr. Ruthy & Pooky are back — and this time they're all prayed up! Staged at Victoria College Symposium.
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Rising Star Entertainment's mature-audience drama from Robert King, Jr. — "Behind every closed door lies a secret." Staged at Victoria College, Johnson Symposium.
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