Acting and Musical Theatre Showcases

Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the Acting and Musical Theatre Showcase 2025. This year marks the first time the senior class will tour their showcase and return to NY to present at the legendary Apollo Theater. Showcase is a long-standing rite of passage. We look forward to you enjoying the departments finest as they introduce themselves to industry professionals and make their entre' into the creative economy.

Show dates/time/venue:

• April 7th: Studio Theater, Washington, DC, 6:30pm
• April 14th: Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York, 6:30pm
• April 21st: Lang Theater/Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, DC, 6:30pm

Faculty:

• Director Acting Cohort: Professor Lalanya Abner
• Director Musical Theatre Cohort: Professor Iya Ifanike Batts
• Department Chair: Nikkole Salter
• Acting Area Coordinators: Professor Edwin Brown and Professor Eric Ruffin
• Musical Theatre Area Coordinators: Professor Iya Ifanike Batts and Professor Margot Fenley
• Piano Accompanist: Cedric Lyles

Production Team:

• Stage Manager: April Carter
• Assistant Stage Manager: Quinn Leak
• Producer: Professor Lalanya Abner
• Performance Coach: Professor Travis Xavier 

Guest Performance Coaches: 

• Sandi Holloway: City at Peace
• Courtney Long: Theatre Arts Alum, Billy Holliday Theater