Annual BFA Showcase

From Student to Professional

Each spring, the Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Department of Theatre Arts presents the BFA Acting and Musical Theatre Senior Showcase, a culminating performance that introduces our graduating artists to the professional stage.

The showcase features seniors completing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Acting and Musical Theatre, marking the transition from rigorous conservatory training to professional careers in theatre, film, and television. Presented in both New York City and Washington, DC, the program celebrates the talent, discipline, and creative voices emerging from Howard’s nationally respected theatre program.

Over four years of intensive study, these artists have developed the craft, technique, and artistic perspective required to meet the demands of the performing arts industry. The showcase offers them an opportunity to present their work to agents, managers, casting directors, producers, and other industry professionals, while sharing their artistry with the broader community.

For many graduates, this moment represents the beginning of lasting professional relationships, auditions, and creative collaborations.

We invite you to join the Department of Theatre Arts and the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts in celebrating the next generation of Howard-trained artists.

WASHINGTON, D.C. | April 6-11, 2026 
The Atlas Performing Arts Center | Lang Theatre & Lab I
1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dance Showcase 

• Family Showcase: April 6, 2026 | 7:00 pm  
• Industry Showcase: April 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm  

Acting & Musical Theatre Showcase 

• Family Showcase: April 10, 2026 | 7:00 pm 
• Industry Showcase: April 11, 2026 | 6:30 pm

Theatre Administration & Technical Theatre Forum

• Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 5:00 pm (90 min) 

Manhattan, New York | April 13, 2026  
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre 
405 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

All Concentrations | Exclusive Experience for Industry Guests 

Theatre Administration & Technical Theatre Forum| 12:30 pm 

Dance, Acting & Musical Theatre Performances | 2:00 pm

Discussion Panel with Industry Guests | 4:15

Tickets are free. Registration is required. Click here to register.

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.