FAMU Essential Theatre Presents Echoes of the Heart: A Musical Revue
Production explores love, loss, and connection through music and storytelling
Florida A&M University’s Essential Theatre will present Echoes of the Heart: A Musical Revue, an emotionally driven musical production conceived by Ryan Pettaway and directed by Jae Edwards. The revue brings together powerful vocal performances and storytelling to explore themes of love, vulnerability, and human connection.
Echoes of the Heart weaves together music and narrative to reflect shared emotional experiences, offering audiences an intimate and engaging theatrical experience. The production highlights the artistic range and creative expression of FAMU student performers while reinforcing the Essential Theatre’s commitment to impactful storytelling.
“This production creates space for audiences to reflect on their own emotional journeys through music,” said Jae Edwards, director of Echoes of the Heart. “Each piece speaks to moments of the heart that are both deeply personal and universally shared.”
Students in reahersal mode as they gear up for the opening of their next musical production.
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Performances of Echoes of the Heart: A Musical Revue will take place February 25 through March 1 at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre.
Conceived by Ryan Pettaway, Echoes of the Heart was developed to showcase musical storytelling as a vehicle for emotional truth. The revue format allows performers to connect directly with the audience through song, movement, and spoken word.
Midweek performances will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, FAMU employees, and military members with valid identification, $8 for non-FAMU students and children aged 4–18, and $5 for FAMU students with valid identification.
Weekend performances will take place Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for senior citizens age 62 and older, FAMU employees, and military members with ID, $10 for non-FAMU students and children ages 4–18, and $5 for FAMU students with ID.
Tickets and additional information are available at www.famu.edu/essentialtheatre.
About FAMU Essential Theatre
FAMU Essential Theatre is a student-centered performance and training program within Florida A&M University that emphasizes artistic excellence, cultural relevance, and professional preparation. The program provides hands-on learning experiences that develop students’ skills in performance, production, and theatrical storytelling.
Media Contact:
Rachel James-Terry
Senior Director of Strategic Communications
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Essential Theatre Marketing Director
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