About us, Faculty & Staff

Get to know the dedicated faculty and staff at Essential Theatre. Explore our directory of professionals who bring creativity and expertise to the stage.

Welcome To The Theatre Program

  • Dr. Veronica Yon, Department Chair
    Valencia E. Matthews


  • Professor | Director of Theatre
    Dean, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities

Faculty & Staff Directory

 

Valencia E. Matthews
Valencia E. Matthews

Professor | Director of Theatre
Dean, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities

E: valencia.matthews@famu.edu


Ruben Arana
Ruben Arana-Downs

Assistant Professor | Scene Design
E: ruben.aranadowns@famu.edu


Edith Carnley
Edith Carnley

Associate Professor | Costume Design
E: edith.carnley@famu.edu 


Jamal Coleman
Jamal Coleman

Director of Marketing
E: jamal.coleman@famu.edu


Kimberly K. Harding
Kimberly K. Harding

Associate Professor | Theatre Management | Sound Design
E: kimberly.harding@famu.edu


C. Bacote Robinson
C. Bacote Robinson

Technical Director | Lighting Design
E: carey.robinson@famu.edu


Anedra Small
Anedra Small

Associate Professor | Performance | Recruitment
E: anedra.small@famu.edu


Evelyn Tyler
Evelyn Tyler

Associate Professor | Properties | Special Events
E: evelyn.tyler@famu.edu


Luther D. Wells
Luther D. Wells

Professor | Associate Director of Theatre | Performance | Recruitment
E: luther.wells@famu.edu
 

Faculty & Staff Highlights

  • Mrs. Anedra Small and Ms. Evelyn Tyler Tenure


    News:
    Congratulations to FAMU Essential Theatre's faculty members upon receiving Tenure & Promotion.

    Thank you, Mrs. Anedra Small and Ms. Evelyn Tyler on being exceptional professors for their consistent devotion to theatre teaching and service!