Randolph J. Cockrell, Jr.
Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Landing The Role
Randolph Cockrell Jr. is an American actor and comedian, born and raised in Baltimore. He received his acting bug after being invited to try out for a friend’s stage play. His friend recognized his hidden talent before he realized he was able to capture an audience. It was a game changer for him. Randolph began cementing his talent by going on auditions for various film and television projects. While on his journey, Randolph befriended Josh Daugherty who has an extensive film and television background. Josh helped Randolph enhance his acting gift. Randolph is passionate about his acting career. Randolph Cockrell Jr. has secured significant supporting roles in a series of film and television projects. He is quickly becoming an actor to pay attention to. His prominence in acting has landed him recurring roles on TV One, Netflix and HBO.
Urbanbuzzmag.com would like you to help us celebrate one of New York City’s own playwright figures on the rise Charles Curtis. Charles Curtis is a playwright, director, actor, singer, professional voice and performance coach. He is currently at the Davenport Theatre, 354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, Saturdays at 3pm promoting his new project, Strings. Strings is a controversial play with meat to chew on, inspired by current events regarding black men. Charles Curtis play Strings is a view into the tumultuous life of a young African American man set to be executed. The story line is designed to reach all to search your hearts regarding your love for one another. Strings provokes you to delve inward and realize we are not that different. When life shows up at your door step how will you respond. Strings is based on a policing system in desperate need for change to protect not kill. Surprisingly, the Lawyer in this play is up for a real trial himself. I had the great opportunity to speak with Charles Curtis regarding his play Strings and hear his personal response of being a black man in America today.