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Hi, I am a Eric Graise.

Eric Graise is an award-winning actor and director whose career spans theatre, television, film, music, and dance. He is widely recognized for his television roles in CBS’ Tracker, Netflix’s Locke & Key, Peacock’s Queer as Folk, and Step Up: High Water, as well as his appearance in Amazon’s The Tomorrow War. These performances have allowed him to reach wide audiences while continuing to build a diverse artistic portfolio that bridges both stage and screen.

A graduate of the University of West Georgia, Eric trained extensively across acting, directing, design, and music. His stage credits include leading roles in Cabaret, Once on This Island, and Rent, alongside directing work such as Rent at Carrollton Rep and the devised piece Episodes in Sexuality. He has also directed and acted in several award-winning 48 Hour Film Project entries. Beyond performance and direction, his design and music direction work includes productions of Avenue Q, The Rocky Horror Show, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Eric began his professional theatre career at Actor’s Express, where he served as an Acting and Directing Intern before joining the staff as Casting Assistant. These experiences gave him the opportunity to engage deeply with both the creative and administrative sides of professional theatre, shaping his understanding of how stories are developed and brought to audiences. He has also collaborated with Full Radius Dance, first as a company member and now as a member of the Board of Directors, further expanding his commitment to inclusive performance practices.

In 2024, Eric received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award at the Media Access Awards, recognizing his contributions to representation in entertainment. Across his career, he has balanced stage, screen, and dance work with a dedication to collaboration and storytelling. With achievements that span performance, directing, design, and music, Eric continues to expand his creative practice and pursue opportunities that unite his passion for theatre with a broad vision of artistic leadership.