Flying V Presents: The Royale by Marco Ramirez
Flying V Theatre presents Marco Ramirez’s award-winning boxing drama *The Royale*, directed by Raven Lorraine. Set in 1905, the play follows Jay “The Sport” Jackson, a Black boxer who dreams of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion in an era of racially segregated boxing. When a corrupt promoter devises a possible “fight of the century” against the reigning white heavyweight champion, Jackson may finally get his chance—but the production also examines the personal and historical cost of becoming a sports legend.
The production uses stylized combat to express the fighters’ internal struggles and combines theatrical intensity with an urgently relevant historical drama. Ramirez’s play won Obie, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards for its off-Broadway run.
When: October 9–31, 2026.
Showtimes: Performances are scheduled for October 9 at 8:00 p.m.; October 10 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; October 12 at 8:00 p.m.; October 15 at 8:00 p.m.; October 16 at 8:00 p.m.; October 17 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; October 18 at 3:00 p.m.; October 21 at 8:00 p.m.; October 23 at 8:00 p.m.; October 24 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; October 25 at 3:00 p.m.; October 28 at 8:00 p.m.; October 29 at 8:00 p.m.; October 30 at 8:00 p.m.; and October 31 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Special performances: Preview performances are October 9 at 8:00 p.m. and October 10 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Opening night, including a reception, is October 12 at 8:00 p.m. The regular run is listed as October 15–30. Closing night, including a party, is October 31 at 8:00 p.m.
Community event: The October 23 performance at 8:00 p.m. is designated Black Affinity Night. Flying V welcomes audiences of all identities but encourages people outside the Black community to attend on another evening so affinity groups can share the space in a genuine and empowering way.
Tickets: Preview tickets are $15. The page does not provide pricing for the other performances. Tickets are available through the event’s “Get Tickets” link.
Run time: Each scheduled performance occupies approximately two hours, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. for evening shows and from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for matinees.
Director: Raven Lorraine.
Ages: No age restriction or recommended audience age is listed.
Venue: Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20911.
Accessibility: The page currently provides no accessibility information for this event.
Presented by: Flying V Theatre.
Contact: info@flyingv.org.
Website: https://rebrand.ly/FVRoyale2026