Josh LyonsActor · Storyteller · Creator
Truth-driven storyteller. Acting is not just storytelling — it's my ministry.
“Every story has a heartbeat — mine began on stage.”

About
I'm Josh Lyons — a truth-driven storyteller who believes acting is more than performance; it's my ministry.
I discovered my passion for acting during the pandemic, and since then, I've been dedicated to bringing truth to the stage and screen. Through theatre, film, and mentorship, I've found purpose in storytelling — not just to entertain, but to heal and uplift.
I've performed in works ranging from August Wilson's Fences and Two Trains Running to Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1 with the Southern Shakespeare Company. My journey has taken me through stories of faith, struggle, and triumph — and each role reminds me that art can be both mirror and ministry.
Whether I'm onstage as Hotspur, Lust, or Sterling, or mentoring young artists, my goal is always the same: to serve the story with honesty, soul, and purpose. Acting, for me, is not just storytelling — it's where spirit and craft meet.
Acting is not just storytelling — it's my ministry.
Resume
Henry IV, Part 1
Fences
Heathers The Musical
Fat Ham
Pipeline
Thoughts of a Colored Man
Wolf and Badger
Two Trains Running
Pure Love
Portfolio
Headshots and production stills — moments on stage, behind the scenes, and in the spotlight.
Film Work
Watch selected on-screen performances.
Upcoming
Josh stars in his upcoming short film — premiering on the red carpet at the 10th annual Urban Film Festival in Miami.

Midnight on 27th Street
Festival Dates
Aug 29 – 31, 2026
Venue
Urban Film Festival
Historic Overtown & Downtown Miami, FL · Free admission (registration required)
Synopsis
A sharp, ambitious young man trying to outrun his past gets pulled back into the streets when his younger brother disappears after witnessing something dangerous. Forced to navigate loyalty, betrayal, and the code of the neighborhood, he has one night to find him before sunrise — or lose everything he was trying to save.
Training
The artists and institutions that shaped the work.
Acting
Florida A&M University
Instructor
Anedra Small
Dance
Strikers Dance Troupe
Instructor
Shepiro Hardemon
Vocal Performance
VMTA Studio
Instructor
Khadijah Rolle
Contact
For casting inquiries, collaboration, or booking — reach out below.
Location
Florida — Available for Theatre, Film, and Voice Work
Representation / Booking
Coming soon

