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"James Roberts IV has the ... powerful voice to turn his solo number into a huge crowd pleaser." - Talkin' Broadway

"James Roberts IV's expressive body and clear technique grabs the spotlight." - CT Critics Circle

Check out my latest single, "Beyond"

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James Roberts IV

Dec 11, 2018
1 min

BWW: How the Westons Won Press Release

We open this Friday! Check out the press release on Broadway World! https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/HOW-THE-WESTONS-WON-to-Be-Presented-at-Jefferson-Market-Library-20181126?fbclid=IwAR35fe7Kxz2deQvOO92P0jxlIFTdfwWeUwpQx5fQjqnQ_DPD0SWZE1Jchds #howthewestonswon #joebarros #aaronlatina #rcstaab #briancharlesrooney #NewMusical #musicaltheatre #actorslife #ActorsEquity #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #actormusician #nycactor #Actor

James Roberts IV

Nov 30, 2018
1 min

Up Next: How the Westons Won

Up next: I'll be performing in the ensemble of How The Westons Won, a new musical, directed by my friend Joe Barros! This immersive production will play the Jefferson Market Library Dec. 14-23. It also marks my debut as an actor/musician 🎸. #excitedandscared Ticket info is here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1001724 #NewMusical #musicaltheatre #howthewestonswon #joebarros #rcstaab #aaronlatina #offbroadway #actorslife #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #actormusician #

James Roberts IV

Nov 20, 2018
1 min

It's an honor to be nominated (twice!)

Summer 2018 is turning into the gift that keeps on giving! Over the past week I found out that both of my performances in Kiss Me Kate (STONC) and Ain't Misbehavin' (Depot Theatre) were nominated for Broadway World's Regional Awards for Best Actor in a musical! The winners are decided by votes, so I'd love it if you'd send your support my way. I've included the links below: Ain't Misbehavin' - Best Actor in a Musical - https://www.broadwayworld.com/central-new-york/vote2018re

James Roberts IV

Nov 10, 2018
1 min

Take The Stairs (Ep. 9) - #Goals

Marcus and I welcome the uber-talented Danyel Fulton to the vlog for this episode about #goals. We talk goal setting, vision boards, vision jars, and staying focused. Warning, this one gets deep so prepare to get your spiritual fix as well 🙌🏾. Also, I switched up the format with this one. It's a bit longer with fewer aggressive edits, so things feel more conversational (almost like a visual podcast). Check it out below! #ttsvlog #ttsvlog #TakeTheStairs #takethestairs #James

James Roberts IV

Oct 25, 2018
1 min

New Representation!

I'm excited to start working with with my new agents at The Price Group! We're going to make some amazing things happen! #actorslife #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #actormusician #nycactor #Actor #ActorsEquity #actor #aea #thepricegroup #agent #agency #representation

Trust the Process (#5) - Good News! 🎉#ttpvlog

James Roberts IV

Oct 24, 2018
1 min

Trust the Process (#5) - Good News! 🎉#ttpvlog

I share some exciting career news, shout out a wonderful play, and share my weekly updates in this week's edition of Trust The Process! #ttpvlog (Please note the IG handle that keeps popping up is wrong. It should be @jamesroberts96. Sleep deprivation does crazy things, kids. 😪) Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! IG: @jamesroberts96 Twitter: @jamesrob96 #agency #agent #trusttheprocess #ttpvlog #Trusttheprocess #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #actorslife #NYCActor #wo

James Roberts IV

Oct 21, 2018
1 min

Dead Serious Reading

We had a successful invited reading of DEAD SERIOUS, where I played the role of God! We'll see what happens next. #reading #singers #singer #nycvocalist #NYCActor #nyc #nycactor #nycsinger #actorslife #workingactor #blackactor #acting #actingreel #actormusician #Actor #DeadSeriousMusical #DeadSerious #JulianVelard #ThomasJohn #mediumthomas #MichelleWendt

Trust the Process - Fierce Friends and Awkward emails

James Roberts IV

Oct 20, 2018
1 min

Trust the Process - Fierce Friends and Awkward emails

I discuss auditions, emails, and my fierce friends in this edition of Trust The Process! #ttpvlog #ttpvlog #trusttheprocess #Trusttheprocess #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #audition #auditions #actorslife #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #actormusician #nycactor #Actor #ActorsEquity #acting #actor #aea #reading #newmusical

James Roberts IV

Oct 1, 2018
1 min

Trust the Process - Read The Room 😆

Sharing some updates and a cautionary audition tale. Lesson learned: Read the room. #ttpvlog #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #actorslife #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #actormusician #nycactor #Actor #ActorsEquity #actor #aea #musicaltheatrevlog #gayvlog #vlogger #vlog #theatrevlog #ttpvlog #newvlog #audition #auditions #funny

James Roberts IV

Sep 21, 2018
1 min

Trust The Process (New Vlog Series!)

We hear the phrase "trust the process" over and over, but it's a saying that I really want to take to heart. In an effort to do so, I started a new vlog series called Trust The Process. Enjoy! #Trusttheprocess #trusttheprocess #ttpvlog #ttpvlog #ttsvlog #gayvlog #actorslife #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #vlogger #vlog #ttsvlog #newvlog

Take The Stairs (Ep. 8) - #GoingToSchool

James Roberts IV

Sep 9, 2018
1 min

Take The Stairs (Ep. 8) - #GoingToSchool

Just in time for the end of summer, Take The Stairs goes back to school 📚✏️🍎! In this episode Marcus and I recount our glorious High School and College theatre experiences and the lessons that have (or haven't . . . 😏) carried over into our professional careers. Follow us on IG: @jamesroberts96 - www.instagram.com/jamesroberts96 @marcusdrocionyc - www.instagram.com/marcusdrocionyc #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #MarcusDRocio #Backtoschool #goingtoschool #TakeTheStairs #ttsv

James Roberts IV

Aug 28, 2018
1 min

Growth

Finishing a theatre gig is always a complicated feeling. You have the elation of performing one last time with a tight knit cast combined with the uncertainty of what comes next (unless you're already #booked or it's been a long-running/big💲gig 😉). It's easy to let the uncertainty take over and drown yourself in a million "what-ifs", but I remind myself that risk and uncertainty are an essential part of the profession I chose. I can't shy away from this part of the process

"Standout performance" in Ain't Misbehavin'

James Roberts IV

Aug 18, 2018
1 min

"Standout performance" in Ain't Misbehavin'

I'm pleased to report that Ain't Misbehavin' received a glowing review from Adirondack Family Time. They also had some nice things to say about me 😉. Check out the link here! "Two stand out performances go to Clark’s radio show rendition of 'Cash for Your Trash' and Roberts’ slithering 'Viper’s Drag'..." #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #YvetteClark #KatelynBowman #LarryDarnellyPennWhitfield #KenneyGreen #kenneymgreen #aintmisbehavin #PhillipDPaul #musicaltheatre #ttsvlog #ttsv

James Roberts IV

Aug 10, 2018
1 min

Bonus #TTSVlog!

There was a little too much Melissa Victor goodness to fit into one episode, so Marcus and I have a little #extra bonus episode of #TakeTheStairs for you! Enjoy! #ttsvlog 🎥 #MelissaVictor #ttsvlog #ttsvlog #TakeTheStairs #takethestairs #actorslife #NYCActor #ActorsEquity #workingactor #blackactor #nycactor #Actor #actormusician #nycsinger #Singer #MarcusDRocio #funny

James Roberts IV

Aug 2, 2018
1 min

New Music!

One of my goals this year was to get some of my original music recorded. A couple of months ago I went into the studio with Craig Levy (Little Pioneer Studios) and came out with my first professionally recorded track, "Sunlight". Check it out on my Soundcloud page! https://soundcloud.com/jamesrobertsiv/sunlight It's also up on my Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/IxuVXUQtdKk #music #newmusic #originalsong #sunlight #singer #nycsinger #actorslife #NYCActor #rb #ttsvlog #ttsvlo

Take the Stairs (Ep. 7) - Regional Theatre (#ttsvlog)

James Roberts IV

Jul 30, 2018
1 min

Take the Stairs (Ep. 7) - Regional Theatre (#ttsvlog)

In this episode we invite our fierce friend, Melissa Victor, to join us as we discuss the ins and outs of working in regional theatre! Make sure you hit that subscribe button! Enjoy! Follow us! IG: @jamesroberts96 IG: @marcusdrocionyc IG: @melly_music #TakeTheStairs #ttsvlog #ttsvlog #takethestairs #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #MarcusDRocio #MelissaVictor #regionaltheatre #musicaltheatrevlog #musicaltheatre #actorslife #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #nycactor #Actor

James Roberts IV

Jul 17, 2018
1 min

The Reviews are In!

I'm so grateful for this wonderful mention: "James Roberts IV's expressive body and clear technique grabs the spotlight" - Marlene S. Gaylinn (CT Critics Circle Read the full review here! #KissMeKate #toodarnhot #STONC #SummerTheatreofNewCanaan #summerstock #musicaltheatre #theatre #Review #triplethreat #actorslife #NYCActor #workingactor #blackactor #nycactor #Actor #ActorsEquity #aea

New Parody Video - How to Get Away with Scandal: Untucked

James Roberts IV

Jun 13, 2018
1 min

New Parody Video - How to Get Away with Scandal: Untucked

Like most of America, we were obsessed with the recent crossover episode of Scandal, and the epic shade that was thrown in the hair salon scene rivaled the juiciest episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! Check it out! #kerrywashington #violadavis #oliviapope #annalisekeating #shondarhimes #shondaland #howtogetawaywithmurder #scandal #howtogetawaywithscandal #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #MarcusDRocio #ttsvlog #TakeTheStairs #parody #comedy #funny #actor #actorslife #NYCAct

James Roberts IV

May 18, 2018
1 min

Ain't Misbehavin'

I'm happy to announce that following KISS ME KATE, I'll be starting rehearsals for AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at The Depot Theatre in Westport, NY. I'll be playing the Andre, one of my bucket list roles! I can't wait to start working with this cast and creative team! The performance dates are August 11th-26th. Ticket info will be available here: http://depottheatre.org/ #aintmisbehavin #andredesheilds #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #musicaltheatre #triplethreat #actor #singer #dancer #

James Roberts IV

Apr 30, 2018
1 min

Dead Serious The Musical (update)

I just finished a month long workshop/lab of Dead Serious The Musical. It really is quite exhilarating to be at ground zero of a new musical, seeing it's potential and helping to shape how it may be done going forward. At this point we're hoping for a fall production in the city, so keep your fingers crossed! #DeadSeriousMusical #DeadSerious #JulianVelard #MichelleWendt #ThomasJohn #mediumthomas #mediumthomas #thomasjohn #NewMusical #musicaltheatre #actorslife #NYCActor #work

"James Roberts IV has the ... powerful voice to turn his solo number into a huge crowd pleaser." - Talkin' Broadway

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"James Roberts IV's expressive body and clear technique grabs the spotlight." - CT Critics Circle

Check out my latest single, "Beyond"

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