Performers
Actors, singers, and dancers: help bring Black stories, family, and music to the stage.
A new creative beginning
Our stories.
Our stage.
Our legacy.
A creative home for Black stories, music, culture, and community. Welcome to ROOTED Theatre Collective.
CULTURE AT THE HEART. COMMUNITY AT THE TABLE.
THE FAMILY TABLE
OUR FIRST PRODUCTION IN DEVELOPMENT
OUR FIRST PRODUCTION IN DEVELOPMENT
BLACK STORIES / MUSIC / CULTURE / COMMUNITY
01 / Our story
Founded by
Corey Barnes Jr.
Corey Barnes Jr.
Deep roots.
New possibilities.
ROOTED begins with a belief: the stories we carry deserve a stage. The family conversations, the music we grew up with, the joy, the faith, and everything that makes us who we are.
We're building a theatre collective that puts Black storytelling at its heart and brings people together through performance. This is the beginning of a vision for original plays, musicals, creative workshops, and community performances.
Our storiesBlack voices, lived experiences, and stories that feel like home.
Our stageA place to collaborate, create, and bring those stories to life.
Our legacyCulture carried forward through creativity and community.
02 / Coming to the stage
The
Family Table
Our first production is taking shape. A story of family, faith, and finding our way home, brought to the stage with ROOTED's signature heart and cultural spirit.
IN DEVELOPMENT · WORKING TITLEExplore opportunities to join the production ↗03 / Find your place
Your talent.
Our next chapter.
From the first rehearsal to the final curtain, it takes a whole community to tell a story.
Behind the scenes
Bring your creativity to costumes, props, sound, lighting, or production support.
Community
Help welcome audiences, build connections, and support the start of something meaningful.
Audition dates, location, eligibility, rehearsal commitments, and sign-up information will be announced once confirmed.
Send an interest inquiry ↗Download the draft audition flyer ↓04 / Grow with us
A seat at
the table.
ROOTED is growing from a vision into a creative community. If you're a performer, a theatre-maker, or someone who believes in the power of Black storytelling, there's a place for your ideas in this beginning.
Send an interest inquiry to introduce yourself. Confirmed roles and audition details are coming soon.
A few things to know
Before
the curtain.
What is ROOTED Theatre Collective?
ROOTED is a new theatre collective founded by Corey Barnes Jr., with a mission to bring Black stories, music, culture, and community to the stage.
When can I audition?
Auditions are being planned. You can submit an interest inquiry now; confirmed dates, location, eligibility, and preparation requirements will be published here when ready.
Are tickets available yet?
Tickets are not on sale yet. The Family Table is in development, and performance dates, venue, and ticket information have not been announced.
Can I help without performing?
Yes. The production will need creative and practical support behind the scenes. Explore the crew and community sections to learn about possible ways to help; confirmed openings and contact details are coming soon.
Are workshops already running?
Workshops and youth productions are part of the longer-term vision. No workshop enrollment or schedule has been announced yet.
The story starts here
Let's build something
worth passing down.
Our Stories. Our Stage. Our Legacy.
Introduce yourself to ROOTED ↗