Joel P. E. King is a native of East Saint Louis. Graduating from Southern Illinois University, Joel attained a B.A. in Studio Arts with a minor in music and theater. Joel is a prominent performer in the Metropolitan area who is working for international acclaim. Theater credits that precede him are: Raisin in the Sun, Colored Museum, Immigrant Project, In the Blood, Dutchman, Complacency of Silence in which he received a Kevin Kline Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical…. Musical credits are: Big River, Damn Yankees, Bubblin Brown Sugar, Ain’t Misbehavin as well as world premiering shows: Ruth and Joshua’s Boots, just to name a few. He toured with gospel show A House Divided where he was able to perform before BETComic Award Winner Tyler Perry who complimented on a "job well done". Joel King has attained leading roles in independent films such as: Pieces of a Dream, where he stars as young leading actor, Chris, best friend of Vic, played by former internationally acclaimed pop group member Raz B of B2K, Ishmeal Meet the Grave of Haagar and Award Winning Movie Ruzzian Roulette. Joel continues to execute his talents in other film projects, theater, television and commercials. As Joel continues to bring life on stages and cameras, he, too, has began to hone his gift in writing, directing and producing. Joel has written, produced and directed his works, with A Mother's Cry stage play being the starter piece, to later follow, " Meeting at the Elder’s Circle, Me, Don and the Psychiatrist, A Deeper Shade of Blues and etc. He was awarded the proclamation from the city of St. Louis for his latest works, Real Life, urban musical, Issues of Love, gospel dramedy and most recently Stand Your Ground. Joel takes from all walks of life to achieve the form in which his works take. All musical scripts have original scoring written and vocally arranged by Joel P. E. King with orchestra assistance from friends and colleagues. Joel will work to expose his talents even more in film, television and stage. "It's through our gifts that we strike divine consciousness."
