Theatre exploring faith, identity, and the courage to belong
In spring 2026, Tosin was commissioned to produce his world premiere of
“The Drum Closet” at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City.
Written & Directed by Tosin Morohunfola
A coming-of-age play about two young, drum-loving African American brothers navigating a white high school, its bias, bullying, and powers-that-be.
The story follows two ambitious, Nigerian-American brothers. Though Timi is a freshman and Kareem is a senior, they both must learn how to survive the culture of their midwestern school and the obstacles of adolescence. Desperately trying to stay out of trouble, the brothers race to become drumline section leader and make their immigrant mother proud, all while learning how to be Black boys in a white world.
“[Tosin’s play is…] a deeply spiritual, urgent, and profoundly human coming-of-age story that resonates far beyond its Midwestern high school setting …
One of the most moving moments […] is a moment of truth that is both deeply personal and profoundly educational for young audiences …
The Drum Closet is not just a play – it is a meditation on identity, faith, ancestry, and the courage it takes to be seen …”
Timi – Damarion Leonhart
Kareem – Parker Van Michael Jones
Fatimah – Tobi Omodehinde
Matt – Ben Brewer
Steven – Gregory Williams
Amy – Lauren Daugherty
Counselor/Moderator/Teacher A – Jen Mays*
Band Director/SRO/Teacher B – Sam Wright
*AEA member
For over a decade, Tosin has directed regionally in Chicago,
Kansas City, Tennessee, and Colorado.
Clarence Brown Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee (2026)
Director and Fight Choreographer
…– Tosin Morohunfola
Associate Director and Dramaturg
…– Andrew Drake
Scenic Designer – Alondra Castro
Costume Designer – Tori Niemiec
Lighting Designer – Maranda DeBusk
Sound Designer – Willow James ‡
Stage Manager – Nia Sciarretta *
Jay – Denzel Dejournette *
Wynton – Kerwin Thompson *
Nina – Anquanizia Hall *
Fish – Keith Allen Davis, Jr. *
Max – Jeb Burris *
Ensemble / U/S Fish
…– G.G. Grigsby
Ensemble / U/S Nina
…– McKinley Merritt
Ensemble – Anna Swart
Ensemble / U/S Max
…– Thomas Nash Tetterton
Percussionist – Corey Hodge
U/S Jay – Will Dorsey IV *
U/S Percussionist – Obayana Ajanaku
Unicorn Theatre, Kansas City (2025)
Asst. Director & Choreographer | Donovan Woods
Stage Manager | Tanya Brown
Production Assistant | Natalie Burkett
Scenic Designer | Gary Mosby
Costume Designer | Georgianna Londre
Lighting Designer | Sally Farrand
Props Designer | Bradley Meyer
Sound Designer | David Kiehl
Fight Choreographer | Logan Black
Sound Board Operator | Silver Blazer
Scenic Build by | A to Z Theatrical Supply and Service
Scenic Painter | Layne Griffin
Juicy -Darrington Clark*
Tedra -Teonna Wesley*
Rev / Pap – L. Roi Hawkins*
Opal – Amari Lewis*
Larry – Rashaad Hall *
Rabby – Nedra Dixon*
Tio – Solomon Langley*
Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede Colorado (2017)
Director: Tosin Morohunfola
Scenic/Lighting Design: Matthew Schlief
Costume Design: Asa Benally
Sound Design: Becca Pearce
Dialect Coach: Rebecca Bossen
Trapeze Choreographer: John DiAntonio
Dance Choreographer: Bethany Eilean Talley
Stage Manager: Aaron McEachran
Dance Captain: Nia Sciarretta*
Asst. Stage Manager: Lucas Bareis-Golumb
Elizabeth and others: Caitlin Wise*
Salamina and others: Portland Thomas*
