2026 Senior Showcases

The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
Department of Theatre Arts

The Department of Theatre Arts proudly presents the 2026 Senior Showcases, a culminating presentation of original capstone work by graduating Theatre Arts majors. This multi-disciplinary event highlights the artistic, technical, and administrative excellence developed through years of rigorous training, creative inquiry, and professional practice. 

These showcases represent the synthesis of each senior’s academic and artistic journey, offering a compelling reflection of their craft, voice, and readiness to enter the professional field. 

Featured Disciplines

Young Griots

Acting

Sophisticated Ladies

Musical Theatre

Dancers

Dance

Theatre Admin

Theatre Administration

Technical Theatre Image

Technical Theatre Majors

Performance Dates & Locations
WASHINGTON, D.C. | April 6-11, 2026 
The Atlas Performing Arts Center 
Located at 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States. 

Dance Showcase 

  • Family Showcase: April 6, 2026 
  • Industry Showcase: April 7, 2026 

Acting & Musical Theatre Showcase 

  • Family Showcase: April 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm 
  • Industry Showcase: April 11, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Theatre Administration & Technical Theatre Showcase 

  • Friday, April 11, 2026 | 4:00 pm (90 min) 
Manhattan, New York | April 13, 2026  
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre 
Located at 405 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA. 

All Concentrations | One Exclusive Night for Industry Guests 

Theatre Administration & Technical Theatre Showcase | 12:30 pm 

An Industry & Scouting Opportunity

The 2026 Senior Showcases are designed as an industry-facing event and serve as a scouting opportunity for invited agents, casting directors, producers, and arts professionals. These presentations introduce emerging performers, creators, technicians, and administrators poised to make meaningful contributions to the field. 

Industry guests are invited to engage with the next generation of theatre artists as they transition from academic training into professional practice. For industry invitation inquiries and attendance details, please contact theatrearts@howard.edu.

Join Us

We invite audiences, families, and industry partners to celebrate the Class of 2026 and experience the culmination of their artistic and academic excellence—honoring their readiness, vision, and impact as multihyphenate cultural ambassadors leading the future in theatre and performance.