The Department is committed to fostering an environment that encourages research and experimentation in performance, thereby pioneering innovative forms of theatre and performance that best enable artists to speak in their own distinctive cultural voice. The B.F.A. programs are professional programs designed for the student interested in seriously pursuing a career in the Performing Arts. These programs focus on a series of application and research-intensive courses leading to the development of a body of techniques that will serve as a foundation for their entry into the field. The program seeks to "ground" the student's "voice" within the tradition of the Diaspora and continue the legacy of our departmental founders.
Lulu Vere Childers Hall (Fine Arts)
Department of Theatre Arts
2455 Sixth Street N.W., Suite 1044
Washington, D.C. 20059
202-806-7050 T
Prudence Watson
Administrative Aide
prudence.watson1@howard.edu
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The Department of Theatre Arts offers the following programs for Undergraduate students:
Please see the Department of Theatre Arts Undergraduate Degrees & Programs page for more information.
We depend on the generosity of our audience members, alumni, parents, and other supporters for assistance with our programming and production funds. Your gift will go toward enhancing students’ learning experiences in the performing arts. Whether you would like to contribute directly towards masters classes and workshops, new theatre equipment, a guest artist residency, or underwriting a theatre or dance production, your gifts are essential to our vitality. Your support now is critical to keeping the Department of Theatre Arts in the top tier of colleges and universities offering Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees - your gift represents the Department of Theatre Arts' future.
Our alumni have a tremendous history in career pathways within and outside of theatre and dance professions. The professional achievement of our former students has paved the way for future alumni to succeed in all aspects of the field. We always welcome our alumni back to campus to engage with our students, attend a performance and discover what is new and what traditions have remained.
Theatre Arts Alumni, please share your latest news and projects with us. Let us know what you are doing and don't forget to update your contact information!
Celebrating the work of our esteemed alumni
Recognizing our hard working student artists
Honoring the achievements of our distinguished faculty
Step into a surreal, high-voltage world where satire, identity, and imagination collide. Black Bone is an original student-produced work that follows Black faculty at a predominantly White institution as they confront a startling revelation—one of their colleagues has been “passing” as Black. What begins as suspicion erupts into chaos, comedy, and confrontation, as characters wrestle with belonging, authenticity, privilege, and the politics of identity.
Equal parts bold, unfiltered, and thought-provoking, Black Bone challenges audiences to consider who defines Blackness, how identity is policed, and what happens when the boundaries of community are contested. Expect a theatrical experience that pushes form, ignites conversation, and refuses to flinch.
Performance Dates: November 13 & 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location: Al Freeman Jr. Environmental Theatre Space
Tickets: $8 for students; $12 general admission
Experience an evening of bold movement and creative exploration as the Junior Dance BFA class debuts original works in this annual works-in-process showcase. From contemporary forms to African diasporic traditions, these rising dance artists share compelling stories of identity, truth, and surrender through dynamic choreography and performance.
Arrive at 7:00 PM for a special “Behind the Scenes” preview and conversation with the choreographers.
Date: November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location: Ira Aldridge Theater, 2455 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20059
Tickets: $7 for DOTA students, faculty, and staff; $10 general admission
