2025-2026 Season

The FAMU Essential Theatre presents annual seasons of works that range from classical to contemporary, with an emphasis on African American culture.

 


 

 
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FAT HAM

OCTOBER 22- 26, 2025

Pulitzer-winning Fat Ham reimagines Hamlet with BBQs, weddings, ghosts, and laughs in a lively tale of love, loss, and identity.. 

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SIBLING RIVALRY

NOVEMBER 5 -9,2025

A funeral, family, and sibling drama collide in vignettes packed with sharp humor, heartfelt moments, and laugh-out-loud chaos.

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ODE TO MARIAH

FEBRUARY 5 - 8,2026
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In 1898, 17-year-old Mariah defies family, society, and prejudice in a powerful journey of resilience, hope, and determination.

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ECHOES OF THE HEART:

A MUSICAL REVUE
FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 1, 2026

Echoes of the Heart blends music, acting, and dance in a student-created revue exploring love, heartbreak, and the journey to healing.

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TALENT UNLEASHED:

STUDENT SHOWCASES
APRIL 2026

Celebrate emerging artists as seniors showcase powerful scenes and monologues, highlighting their growth, talent, and passion for the arts.

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IRENE C. EDMONDS YOUTH THEATRE:

30 YEAR CELEBRATION
November 7–10, 2024

Experience this poignant coming-of-age tale that unfolds as a daughter reflects upon her mother’s untimely passing.

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