Theatre Auditions

Auditions will be used as an assessment tool for the theatre program. Each student’s audition will be assessed by the show director and the performance faculty.

african american male actor student holding script on stage during rehearse or audition

General Auditions and Callbacks

FAMU Theatre Majors: It is required for maximum growth that all theatre majors with a concentration in performance participate in auditions for all productions. Students whose primary interest is in stage management and design/technology are not required to audition; however, it is highly recommended.

The auditions will be used as an assessment tool for the theatre program. Each student’s audition will be assessed by the show director and the performance faculty. Those students who wish to receive an oral evaluation may set an appointment with the performance faculty.

General Information: Auditions are open to Non-Theatre majors and to the general public. FAMU Theatre majors will have preference for roles that are suitable for them.

If you have any questions, please contact us at famuessentialtheatre@famu.edu

Book of Layman

Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio | Callbacks Friday August 28, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.

CASTING
Five African American Males (playing ages 20s - 50s)
Three African American Females (playing ages 20s - 50s

REQUIREMENT
Prepare one memorized monologue, either dramatic or comedic, and 16 bars of a gospel or spiritual song to be sung a cappella. The audition should be no longer than
two minutes.

Actors interested in casting consideration must submit a headshot and resume by 5 p.m. August 27, 2026. Submission link: DropBox

COMMITTMENT
Rehearsals will take place over five weeks in the evenings and on some weekends, beginning Thursday, August 27, 2026. There will be seven performances, October 14 -18, 2026.

For more information contact jameswebbplays@gmail.com

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio | Callbacks Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.

CASTING
Two African American Males (playing ages 35 - 45)
Five African American Females (playing ages 30s - 60s)
Seven roles (playing ages 25 - 70) are open to all genders and enthnicities

Character Descriptions

REQUIREMENT
Prepare one memorized monologue, either dramatic or comedic, and 16 bars of a gospel or spiritual song to be sung a cappella. The audition should be no longer thantwo minutes.

Actors interested in casting consideration must submit a headshot and resume by 5 p.m. August 27, 2026. Submission link: DropBox

COMMITTMENT
Rehearsals will take place over three weeks in the evenings and on some weekends, beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026. There will be four performances, November 6 -8, 2026.

For more information contact markeshia.hines@famu.edu

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