Eric Lockley is an artist and media maker invested in acting in, writing and producing work that inspires communities of color to confidently move towards joy and unabashedly embrace possibility. He does this through comedy on stage and screen, as well as through his own projects. Current projects: We The People (Not the Bots) (Actor/Writer) and Sweet Chariot (Playwright).

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Eric’s Sketch Comedy & Interview Series, “Percy’s Theater This n Dat!” Premieres

Eric has written, directed and is starring in "PERCY’S THEATER THIS N DAT!” a sketch comedy & interview style series highlighting life as a Black Theater artist. Think SNL and a late-night show, but wilder and about theater!

Check out more videos from episode 1 and reach out if you want to support future episodes!

Eric’s AfroFuturist Play, SWEET CHARIOT will have Work-In-Progress sharing at The Under the Radar Festival at The Public

Sweet Chariot written by Eric Lockley and directed by Shariffa Ali will be presented at the reputable Under the Radar Festival on January 10th and January 15th.

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When the prospect of a far-off place called Home seems more appealing than the terrors of Earth, Marcus launches himself on a journey across planets and centuries. Marcus risks everything, and a dysfunctional space crew will stop at nothing to discover Home. But as they encounter mysterious alien figures, Afro-Bots, and a very uncertain future, Home may not be all that they expected. SWEET CHARIOT is an Afro-futuristic exploration of the fine line between escapism and unshakeable resilience, posing the question: is true liberation only possible for Black people beyond Earth?

Eric is Featured Lead in New National Commercial

Eric’s AfroFuturistic Epic, “Sweet Chariot” is in the New York Stage & Film (NYSAF) 2022 Summer Season [July 22 -24]

Eric will continue developing his new play, Sweet Chariot with acclaimed director Shariffa Ali at historic New York Stage & Film for two weeks in July. Public presentations will be Fri July 22 - Sun July 24 at Powerhouse Theater.

Get tix HERE & description of the play below:

When the prospect of a far off place called Home seems more appealing than the terrors of Earth, Marcus, a down and out teacher, launches himself on a journey across planets and centuries. Marcus risks everything, and a dysfunctional space crew will stop at nothing to discover Home. But as they encounter mysterious alien figures, Afro-Bots, and a very uncertain future, Home may not be all that they expected. SWEET CHARIOT is an Afrofuturistic exploration of the sorted line between escape and resilience, posing the question: is true liberation only possible for Black people beyond Earth?

Site-Specific Solo Piece, “We The People (Not The Bots)” Written & Performed by Eric [June 2022]

Eric Premieres New Work in The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival

Eric was a part of the Devised Theater Working Group (DTWG) within the 2021 - 2022 Under The Radar Festival at The Public Theater. He’s been developing his Afrofuturistic play, SWEET CHARIOT, during this time. Available now is a digital excerpt from the piece, entitled “What We Forgot”.

Eric’s Inspirational Podcast, “The 180” is Streaming on All Platforms

Eric has been hard at work with David Treatman Creative to bring you a fun, empowering and inspirational experience centered on how our guest made a “180” in their life. With laughter, lessons and a lot of love, The 180 is sure to both uplift and entertain. Check out all 25 episodes!

LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE via Apple Podcast, via Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts

Eric’s got plenty of characters and you can catch some of them on “The Homemade Sketch Show” on TubiTV. Over the summer Eric became a part of the regular cast of this weekly sketch show written and performed by the cast, featuring new hosts and musical guests each episode. The show which premiered on YouTube received distribution and now is available to stream for FREE on TubiTV.

PAST UPDATES

Eric Stars in Critically-Acclaimed Indie Film, “The Inheritance”

OFF-BROADWAY SHOW: #DateMe

Performed in New Off-Broadway Musical Comedy About Online Dating

This unique comedy with music and improv explores online dating through one woman’s ambitious experiment. All actors play various characters and with improv integrated into the show, each performance is sure to be one-of-a-kind. YOU may even wind up on stage.

"BLACKER"

Comedic Digital Series Co-Written by & Starring Lockley

Check out the first two episodes of “Blacker” a comedy exploring what happens when some real-life Black girl magic suddenly puts a White man in a Black man’s shoes. Co-created, co-written and starring Rhett Owen & Eric Lockley, the series addresses white privilege, entitlement, and the absurdity at moments of being Black in America. Click HERE to visit our site and experience our first episode below.

THE MOVEMENT

Lockley’s Company Produces “What To Send Up When It Goes Down”

Lockley is founder and current Producing Artistic Leader of The Movement Theatre Company, a Harlem-based organization that’s creating an artistic social movement by developing and producing new work by artists of color. Fall of 2018 their production of Aleshea Harris’ “What To Send Up When It Goes Down” received rave reviews (NYTimes Critic's’ Pick) and touched many lives. The hit show which is a unique participatory experience explores the absurdity of racially-motivated violence and was created as a tool for healing for black people. Learn more and stay updated about the future of the production HERE.

LUKE CAGE

Eric is in Season 2, Epi 1 of Netflix & Marvel’s “Luke Cage”

Eric made his Netflix debut this summer with his work as “Corner Kid” on Luke Cage. Entertainment Weekly called Lockley’s feature, “ . . . probably the most entertaining part . . .”. If you haven’t already be sure to check out Episode One of Season 2 and watch Eric encounter Harlem’s own superhero!

ONGOING

PARODY MUSIC VIDEOS

Sing-Along and Laugh at Chanel & Eric's Parody

ERIC’S AWARD-WINNING SHORT, “THE JUMP”

Stream Lockley’s Inspirational Short on Amazon.com or via Xfinity Cable

Follow Eric's stories - inspirational, silly and sing-songy - on his social media: @iamericlockley