On Stage
Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts is an internationally acclaimed leader and producer of artistic merit. Each season the Department of Theatre Arts presents classical and contemporary plays in its two-theatre complex. These productions offer not only entertainment, but also a forum for ideas and discussion.
2021-2022 Season: SANCOFA- Restore. Reclaim. Revive.
2020- 2021 SEASON
ACTING Performances and Showcases
The Department of Theatre Arts in association with
the Cathy Hughes School of Communications
presents The Story of 1875!
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Howard University’s Department of Theatre Arts and
Studio Theatre celebrate the next generation of DC artists in 'Broadview.'
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Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT) Presents
Silence is Violence: The Future of the Field
A Devised Virtual Performance Directed by YPT Artistic Director Farah Lawal Harris
In Residency at Howard University’s Department of Theatre Arts
VIEW THE EPISODES BELOW:
Silence is Violence: The Future of the Field - Episode 1: We Meet Again
Silence is Violence: The Future of the Field - Episode 2: We’re All Screaming!
Silence is Violence: The Future of the Field - Episode 3: We, the Vanguard
MUSICAL THEATRE Performances and Showcases
SPRING 2021
The Past, The Pandemic, and The Future of Theatre, TV, & Film
SEASONS OF LOVE - Howard University Musical Theatre BFA
THROUGH A BLACK LENS: The Music of the Golden Age
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FALL 2020
Friday Night Lights: Senior Showcase
The View From Here: Junior Showcase
DANCE Performances and Showcases
RISE UP choreographed and danced by Dance Major Jordin Greene.
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Good Trouble, under the direction of Jocelyn E. Cox, was presented with choreography by
Keishonna Belcher, Zanyah Dorfeuille, Deirdre Dunkin, Jordin Greene, Tanasia Lane and Nia Mapp.
View the Showcase Performance here!
View their Q&A sessions below!
SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Our Spotlight Series is in partneship with Woolly Mammoth Theatre and the Friends of Theatre and Dance at Howard University.
2019- 2020 Season
FLYIN' WEST
Director: Nefertiti Burton
Performances: Oct 1-5, 2019
Spell #7
Director: Roz White
Performances: Oct 30- Nov 2, 2019
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What to Send Up When It Goes Down
The Department of Theatre Arts collaborates with Woolly Mammoth to present this amazing work.
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Musical Theatre Showcase
Performances: Nov 6- 8, 2019
General Admission (First come- First served)
Doors will open at 7:30 pm nightly
DIMENSIONS (a student choreography showcase)
Performances: Nov 15 & 16, 2019
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8x10 Play Festival
Presented by the Howard Players
Nov 21 & 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Howard Players Production
Performances: Feb 10- 14, 2020
Tickets are sold onsite beginning at 6:00 pm daily.
The Nankama African Dance Conference
Artistic Director: Dr. Ofosuwa M. Abiola
Dates: February 8- 9, 2020
PIPPIN
Director: Ricky Ramon
Musical Director: Brittany C. Johnson
Choreographer: Lashawnda Batts
Performances:
March 4- 6, 2020 7:30 pm
March 7, 2020 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Past Productions
2018- 2019 Season
Jonkonnu by Mark Williams | Director: Nicole Brewer
Milk Like Sugar by Kristen Greenidge | Director: Denise J. Hart
HUES: Dance Showcase | Director: Jocelyn Isaac
Howard Players Production: Lysistrata by Aristophanes | Director: Kalen Robinson
Nankama African Dance Conference | Director: Dr. Ofosuwa Abiola
Urinetown, The Musical, Music & Lyrics- Mark Hollman, Book & Lyrics- Greg Kotis | Director: Ricky Ramon
Annual Spring Dance Concert | Director: Royce Zackery
2017-2018 Season
Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau | Director: Goldie Patrick
In the Red and Brown Water by Tarell Alvin McCraney | Director: Eric Ruffin
Antigone by Sophocles | Director: Raymond Caldwell
ECHO: Dance Showcase
Studio to Stage: MT Cabaret | Director: Marty Lamar & Doug Bowles
FEMMES: Spring Dance Concert | Director: Royce Zackery
2016-2017 Season
Radio Golf by August Wilson | Director: Eric Ruffin
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare | Director: Raymond Caldwell
Howard Players Production: ECLIPSED by Dania Gurira | Director: Alric Davis
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Music & Lyrics Murray Horwitz; Richard Maltby Jr. | Director: Marty Lamar
Unjust: Spring Dance Concert | Director: Royce Zackery
2015-2016 Season
African Americans by Jocelyn Bioh | Director: Martin Wilkins
The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman | Director: Raymond Caldwell
Spektrum: Dance Showcase
Howard Players Production: Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet by Tarell Alvin McCraney | Director: Alric Davis
Sarafina! by Mbongeni Ngema | Director: Eric Ruffin
DRIFT: Spring Dance Concert | Director: Royce Zackery