2025-2026 Season
ODE TO MARIAH
BY BETH TURNER
Directed by Evelyn D. Tyler
February 5 - 8, 2025
RONALD O. DAVIS ACTING STUDIO
About Ode to Mariah
By Beth Turner
Directed by Evelyn D. Tyler
February 5 - 5, 2025
Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio
Inspired by her African grandfather, 17-year old Mariah combats the pressures of family, societal expectations, and the harsh realities of racial and gender stereotyping as she dreams of pursuing a college education in 1898. Discover a story of resilience and hope in this inspiring tribute to one young woman’s uphill battle to break free from the constraints of a world that seeks to hold her back.
As we celebrate the work of this writer, we invite you to visit “Black Masks: Four Decades of Black Arts Excellence.” This special exhibition honors the founder/editor Beth Turner and showcases her contributions to Black theatre. The magazine exhibit is on view at the Foster Tanner Fine Arts Building from February 5 to July 11, 2026.
Suggested Audience: 12+
Midweek Performances
Thursday & Friday 7:30 p.m.
$8 Adults, Senior Citizens, FAMU Employees & Military with ID
$5 Non-FAMU Students & FAMU Students/Children
Weekend Performances
Saturday 2 p.m. & Sunday 3 p.m..
$8 Adults, Senior Citizens (Age 62+), FAMU Employees & Military with ID
$5 Non-FAMU Students & FAMU Students/Children