I fight with grace and fire for the unseen—for the queer, the Black, the brilliant souls who’ve had to be ten times better just to be half as noticed—because our stories aren’t just worthy, they are divine. ~J.R. Whittington
J.R. Whittington
Full time dreamer and part time everything else. Gay, Black, a lil' latino, hollywoods diversity checkbox and then some…..
J.R. Whittington is a bold and, imaginative youtube content creator, trained actor, and educator known for blending humor, Black culture, and LGBTQ+ identity into sharp, sophisticated storytelling. Their stage credits include Broadway and National tours of Annie Get Your Gun (Revival), Starlight Express (German company) Bombay Dreams (Original Cast) , Mamma Mia, and A Chorus Line (Revival). On screen, they’re best known for The Temptations Mini-series, with additional appearances on The Blacklist, General Hospital, All My Children, and Gossip Girl. J.R. will be making a guest appearance on the upcoming Ryan Murphy TV series The Beauty on FX. A dedicated teaching artist, J.R. has taught musical theater and drama for over five years at Broadway Bound Kids, where they fuse technical training with social-emotional learning. They've also worked with Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts, TVI Actors Studio, Riverdale Children’s Theatre, Disney on Broadway, and New York Edge. As a director and choreographer for middle and high school productions, J.R. brings thoughtful creativity and fearless authenticity to every project. J.R. is a soulful storyteller—rooted in truth, laced with beauty, and driven by a quiet fire to reflect the world as it is, and as it could be.
