JSU Student Joseph Henderson has received from the Hero Theatre in Los Angeles. He will be working with them this summer. Congratulations, Joseph!Read More

JSU alum Erica Michelle, one of the stars of the upcoming BET drama "The Quad," discusses the show, which takes a look at life on an HBCU campus. Click Here for Full ArticleRead More

Theatre Majors, along with their advisor, Professor Yolanda Williams, return from the KCACTF (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival) for Region 4 at Georgia Southern University. The festival was held on February 8th-11th.Read More

The Department of Speech & Theatre at Jackson State University invites you to see "The River Niger", an American classic directed by Yohance Myles. A loosely autobiographical play by Joseph A. Walker, "The River Niger" was originally performed by the Negro Ensemble Company and winner of the Obie and later the Tony Award as Best Play...Read More

Professor Prince Duren's play "Enchanted" has just been published by Off The Wall Plays. Congratulations, Professor Duren!Read More

"Sisters" – A powerful showcase production that gives voice to the pain, struggle and survival of women in our society. Wednesday, Feb. 1 & Thursday, Feb 2 @ 7pm in the Rose McCoy Auditorium. "New Beginnings" – A powerful showcase production that identifies and attacks stereotypes of the African-American male in our society. Friday, Feb.3 & Saturday...Read More

Who Will Decide For You? Join us for a viewing and discussion of the first Presidential Debate on September 26th at 6:30pm, in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 166/266. Dinner will be served prior to the debate. This free event is open to the public, as well as all students and faculty. Click here...Read More

Director Yolanda Williams in rehearsal with cast. Tickets for "A Streetcar Named Desire" are on sale now at jsums.edu/speechandtheatre (box office)Read More

Our freatured Freshman of the Week is Michael Taylor, a Chicago native, pictured here with our Department Chair, Dr. Mark G. Henderson. Welcome to JSU, Michael!Read More

Mr. Yohance Myles, who just completed an 11 episode run on "Containment" on the CW network in the recurring role of "Dennis", will also be starring alongside Sanaa Lathan in the upcoming Fox miniseries "Shots Fired." He has also booked his first leading film role in "Created Equal", a film from actor/director Bill Duke. Congratulations,...Read More