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In this episode we sit down with my good friend Jasmin Richardson (Book of Mormon, Getting the Band Back Together) to talk about her newfound additional career-path as a director. We discuss everything that comes along with expanding your brand in this industry, and how to not place artificial limits on your creativity. This one's deep, but fun. I hope you enjoy it, and please make sure to subscribe! #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #MarcusDRocio #jasminrichardson #TheBodyguard

Broadway is in the building! Catch up with Marcus and I as we talk with T. Shyvonne Stewart of THE LIGHTNING THIEF about her path to the stage and her thoughts about diversity in casting. Be sure to like this video, share this video, and subscribe to the channel. It's the only way I know you want more! #ttsvlog #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #tshyvonnestewart #thelightningthief #broadway #musical #musicaltheatre #vlog #broadwayblack #blackactors #MarcusDRocio

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

After recording the album, singing at the fundraising concert and other promotional events, I can finally say that the Darkness Rising Project album in live and ready for your listening pleasure on the major streaming services. Take a listen and get inspired! These are some of the fiercest voices you'll find in NYC. Listen on Spotify: I can never mention this project without sending love and gratitude to its founder, Carlita Victoria! ♡ #darknessrising #mentalhealthawareness

The Darkness Rising Project album dropped, y'all! 🎶 This project has been very special to me this year, and I'm so glad that everyone will be able to experience the amazing talents involved! Big shout out to Carlita Victoria for putting it all together and to David Rowen for making us sound pretty 🎼. Links to purchase/stream the album are at www.darknessrisingproject.com. Proceeds benefit blkhlth. #darknessrising #darknessrisingproject #carlitavictoria #davidrowen #broadway

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

Today I'll take the stage one last time with this cast of showstoppers! This has been such a challenging and rewarding process, and I'm very grateful for the experience and the people I've been able to connect (and reconnect) with. #letsdothis #aintmisbehavin #ifyoureaviper 🐍💨 #aintmisbehavin #KatelynBowman #YvetteClark #musicaltheatre #broadway #larrydarnellpennwhitfield #annaanderson #KenneyGreen #kenneymgreen #broadwayblack

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

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 #

In the new episode (link in bio) Marcus and I talk humble beginnings and how our approach to the business has changed through the years (with a dose of friendly shade here and there 😏) Enjoy! #actor #actorslife #NYCActor #nycsinger #triplethreat #vlog #vlogger #gayvlog #theatre #musicaltheatrevlog #musicaltheatre #JamesRobertsIV #JamesRoberts #MarcusDRocio #funny #comedy #advice #audition #entertainmentindustry #broadwayblack #blackactor

In this episode Marcus and I talk Post Audition Care. So much time and energy is focused on what happens before/during the audition that we wanted to take a deeper look into what happens after, with our usual dose of complete nonsense. You don't want to miss it! #JamesRoberts #JamesRobertsIV #MarcusDRocio #musicaltheatrevlog #theatrevlog #musicaltheatre #broadway #broadwayblack #blackactor #triplethreat #NYCActor #Singer #Actor #nycactor #dancer #audition #postauditioncare #t

You guys I'm so exited to announce that I'll be originating the role of God in DEAD SERIOUS! As I've documented on this blog, the dry spell has been so real! I'm excited to get back to work and create something special. A description of the show is below, but stay tuned for more! Thomas John is a world-renown psychic whose client list includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood. But he didn't always embrace his gift. He survived an extraordinarily abusive childhood wh

I've done concerts in the past alongside amazing Broadway performers, but this one is different. My friend and former CHICAGO cast mate Carlita Victoria has put together this amazing project. Singers and musicians from the Black Broadway community will sing inspirational cover songs from their upcoming album: Darkness RISING. The concert benefits BLK HLTH, an organization which focuses on the wellness of the Black community. LOCATION: The Triad NYC The Triad is located at 158