Martin Luther King Jr. I Have A Dream

MONROE MLKI Have A Dream MIHADWorkforce Development Celebration

Herman LeVern Jones' TheatreSouth, Inc, a 501-(c) 3, not-for-profit cultural organization

Experience the power and inspiration of Josh Greenfeld's I Have A Dream live at the Monroe Civic Center's W. L. Jack Howard Theatre. This official play brings Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision to life through music, storytelling, and community voices.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking

"It's called holy ground, because we look back on the shoulders we stand on."

Monroe, Louisiana • March 31 – April 4, 2026

The definitive theatrical experience of the Civil Rights movement.

THE SHOWTIMES

Tuesday - Friday

MATINEES10 AM & 2 PM
NIGHTLY7:30 PM

Saturday Special

MATINEE2 PM
RECEPTION6 PM
SHOW7:30 PM

ADMISSION

$10

for Students

All shows and performance matinee and night time

$20

for Seniors

All shows and performance matinee and night time

$35

for General Public

All shows and performance matinee and night time

$80

Saturday Night Reception

All are welcome

The Venue

Monroe Civic Center

W. L. Jack Howard Theatre

401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy

Monroe, LA 71201

March 31 – April 4, 2026

Monroe

MLK

MIHAD Workforce Development Celebration

Honoring history, celebrating community, and inspiring the future.

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THE
LEGACY

Herman's decades of work in the theatre industry have afforded him the opportunity to work with many influential figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Dr. Maya Angelou, Sidney Poiter, and Samuel L Jackson!

Enter the Archive ->
Historical archival photo
1963 WASHINGTON D.C.

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

Historical theater interior
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PERFORM ART NOW!
National Black Theatre Festival

RECOGNITION

In the News

Herman LeVern Jones was featured in American Theatre magazine's coverage of the National Black Theatre Festival, described as "holy ground".

"It's called holy ground, because we look back on the shoulders we stand on."
— Regina Taylor, Actor and Playwright

AUDITION DETAILS

Please Call Us to Setup an Appointement

786-589-0100

Location

Casting & Rehearsal Location

Northeast Louisiana Delta
African American Heritage Museum
1051 Chennault Park Drive
Monroe, LA 71203

How to Apply

Email and bring your headshot and resumé.

If you have a 1-3 minute audition video, please email it in advance.

We Are Looking For

  • Multiple roles available for all genders and all ethnicities
  • Ages 8-80+
  • Social media individuals
  • Runners, Stage Managers, Volunteers etc.

Proudly Supported By

Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage MuseumReverend Rodney McFarland, Sr.Juanita WoodsPatricia "Pat" MooreBetty Ward CooperCommunity Foundation Emmanuel Change FundLouisiana Feed Your SoulDr. Monteic A. SizerUniversity of Louisiana at MonroeBlack Studies Minor InterdisciplinaryProfessor Chresancio JacksonNELA Music AssociationNAACP President Cliff ThomasElmore Family FoundationMejia Construction General, LLC