Birth Place: Houston, TX
JOSEPH “JOE P.” PALMORE Joe P has established himself as a leading Poet, Actor, Playwright, and Educator for over twelve years. He has starred in many stand out roles including a stellar performance at the 2013 National Black Theatre Festival. Performance credits include A.D. Players: Best of Enemies (Bill). Stages Repertory Theatre: We are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915 (Black Man), The Whipping Man (John), Stupid Fucking Bird (Dev). Alley Theatre: One Man Two Guvnors (Ensemble). Alley Theatre All New Play Festival: Queen of Basel (John). The Ensemble Theatre: Detroit ’67 (Sly), Fly (W.W), Jitney (Youngblood), Lotto: Experience the Dream (Junior), The Man Who Saved New Orleans (Johnny Boy), Livin’ Fat (Boo), Cuttin’ Up (Rudy), Sanctified (Mister), Broke-ology (Malcolm), Ashes to Africa (Martin), The Ballad of Emmett Till (Emmett Till). 4th Wall Theatre Company: Lobby Hero (William). National Black Theatre Festival, 2013: The Ballad of Emmett Till (Emmett Till). Black Box Theatre: The Wager (Ward), TopDog/UnderDog (Booth), Love Pain Passion Progress: A Poe-A-Trical Life Story (Lead). Production credits include Alley Theatre: The Mountaintop (Assistant Director), SYNCing Ink (Assistant Director). Writing, Direction and Consulting credits include The Ensemble Theatre: The Road To A Dream. Black Box Theatre: FAMILY. ACTing Up Studios: Spoken Words and Remembering The Dream. As founder of ACTing Up Studios, Joe sought to combine poetic and theatrical influences to enable students of the art to shape themselves into true performance artists and life leaders. He has collaborated with organizations such as Young Audiences of Houston, LINKS, and The World Youth Foundation, impacting the lives of youth and creating platforms for adult artists. For his valiant efforts, Joe was awarded the “Leadership in Action” Congressional Recognition award for his services to youth. Find out more info of the great work Joe P does by visiting
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