JSU’s MADDRAMA will be a part of “Mississippi to Manhattan: New Dance Works” by JSU alumnus Jaylen Taylor. Photo: JSUJACKSON – Jackson State University’s MADDRAMA Performance Troupe is set to light up the stage with an unforgettable performance in the Big Apple. MADDRAMA will be a part of the captivating “Mississippi to Manhattan: New Dance Works” by JSU alumnus Jaylen Taylor.
The renowned performance troupe, under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Mark Henderson, will perform in Brooklyn, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 8 p.m. The audience is asked to step into the story and witness the movement, memory and migration from the hospitality state to Manhattan for one night, one journey, and many voices.
While soaking in the New York City experience, MADDRAMA students had the unique opportunity to visit the Tamron Hall Show, where the Emmy-award-winning host enthusiastically gave a shout-out to Jackson State University, celebrating our talented performers and their meaningful work.
JSU’s MADDRAMA will be a part of “Mississippi to Manhattan: New Dance Works” by JSU alumnus Jaylen Taylor. Photo: JSUMADDRAMA is under the JSU Department of Speech Communication and Theatre and was founded in 1998 by Henderson. MADDRAMA, an acronym for “Making A Difference Doing Respectable And Meaningful Art,” is committed to addressing social issues and highlighting African American history through compelling performances. The troupe is a proud part of the JSU Department of Speech Communication and Theatre, continuing its mission to inspire change through art.
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