In 2024, Young Playwrights’ Theater worked with Ty’Ree Hope Davis to develop his script Riot: The Beat of Freddie Gray. This story is a powerful and engaging solo performance taking the audience on a journey through the life and memories of Freddie Gray, told from the perspective of two characters: Freddie Gray and Ty, a middle school student who witnessed Freddie’s murder.
Riot: The Beat of Freddie Gray
Watch live on Feb. 9, 2026
Ty’Ree has continued to work on this script with YPT Artistic Director Farah Lawal Harris and Productions Manager Keta Newborn throughout 2025 and 2026 to bring a new and improved version to the professional stage. On Monday, Feb. 9 at 7pm, Ty’Ree will be performing the updated version live in Baltimore, MD, at Everyman Theatre. This performance will be live in-person and livestreamed on the YPT Virtual Stage. Tickets can be purchased here.
About Ty’Ree Hope Davis
Ty’Ree Hope Davis is a multi-hyphanated whose work is grounded in discipline, depth, and collaboration. Known for a relentless work ethic and an unshakable
commitment to craft, Ty’Ree approaches each role with emotional precision, physical rigor, and a deep respect for the character’s humanity.
A proud graduate of Howard University with a BFA in Acting, Ty’Ree thrives in ensemble-driven environments and believes that storytelling is most powerful
when rooted in community. Whether developing original works or stepping into established roles, Ty’Ree prioritizes research, empathy, and bold choices — building characters from the inside out with specificity and care.
His training includes intensive study with the Atlantic Acting School and the British American Drama Academy, alongside real-world experience as a stage manager, producer, and artistic collaborator with organizations like Young Playwrights’ Theatre, the Howard Players, and more. These multi-faceted experiences inform Ty’Ree’s versatility and leadership both on and off the stage.
As a Disney Storytellers Scholar, Ty’Ree continues to create space for innovative, purpose-driven art that uplifts collective voices.
About Young Playwrights’ In Progress
Young Playwrights in Progress (YPIP) is an opportunity for young, early-career playwrights aged 14 – 24 to engage in a script-development and workshop reading process of original, not-yet-produced one-act or full-length plays with Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT).
The length of engagement in YPIP will be mutually agreed upon by the playwright and YPT and can vary from 6 – 12 months. Each month, playwrights will meet with YPT Artistic Director Farah Lawal Harris for in-depth script advising sessions. Between sessions, playwrights will complete writing assignments and script updates, as well as get assistance from a dramaturg. Additionally, YPT may produce workshop readings of the playwright’s script.
With the help of a reading committee of theater practitioners, YPT selects playwrights to engage in our Young Playwrights in Progress program.