Although he's been involved with theater since he could stand upright, Royal's professional career began in 1999 when he graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Since then, he has appeared in various productions in New York, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Most recently he was seen in the Shaking The Tree Theatre Company's production of Salome. This is his first production with Mount Hood Rep, and he is very happy and very grateful to be involved.