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Portrait of Josiah Brown

Honor Society® member

Josiah Brown

  • theater performance
  • Class of 2028
  • atlanta, georgia

Member since May 2025

About

I am a rising sophomore at Morehouse College majoring in Theater and Performance, with a 3.43 GPA and a deep passion for the performing arts. As a first-generation college student and a member of my institution’s exclusive honors program, I strive for excellence both academically and artistically. I recently completed my first student-led production, an experience that sharpened my creative vision and leadership skills.

I proudly perform with the world-renowned Morehouse College Glee Club, where I continue to develop my vocal abilities and collaborate with talented peers. My ultimate goal is to join SAG-AFTRA and build a versatile career that spans both the big screen and center stage. Through the Honor Society, I hope to expand my network, grow as a scholar-artist, and pursue meaningful opportunities that support my journey as a dynamic and impactful performer.

Education

  • Morehouse College

    theater performance

    2024 – Present

Honors and awards

  • national honor society

    serve as an ambassador during high school and maintained a 3.7 gpa

  • honor roll

  • honor society

    Served all 4 years of high school, and continuing through my collegiate experience

  • national society of high school scholars

    Served all of high school and current sit as an ambassador

Goals and interests

Career goal

My ultimate goal is to join SAG-AFTRA and establish a dynamic, multifaceted career as a professional actor—one that bridges the captivating world of film with the immediacy and power of live theater. I believe in the profound impact that performance can have in shaping perspectives, evoking emotion, and inspiring change. Whether it’s commanding the spotlight on a Broadway stage or bringing a character to life on the big screen, I am committed to telling stories that matter.

Being part of the Honor Society represents more than academic achievement—it’s a community of ambition, integrity, and opportunity. I see it as a space where I can connect with other driven students across disciplines, share ideas, and gain mentorship and resources that will enrich my development as both a scholar and an artist. The path to a successful performance career demands resilience, versatility, and a strong network. Through the Honor Society, I aim to grow not only as a performer but also as a leader and changemaker in the arts.

As I continue to build my foundation in theater and performance at Morehouse College, I remain intentional about every opportunity that brings me closer to my dreams. Joining SAG-AFTRA is a major milestone I aspire toward, but even more importantly, I am working to become the kind of artist whose work leaves a lasting impression—on screen, on stage, and in the hearts of audiences everywhere.

Graduate school interests

Oxford University
Julliard school of music
Nyu tisch school of dramtic arts
Yale university
berklee college of music
howard university
Ucla

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