Howard University Department of Theatre Arts

2400 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20059
202.806.7050
admission@howard.edu

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Upcoming productions

Upcoming student productions at Howard University
Show	Dates	School
A Candlelight Christmas	12/11/2026 – 12/12/2026	Howard University Washington

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts- Theatre Arts Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Theatre Technology
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Dance

About the program

The Department of Theatre Arts is committed to the training of knowledgeable theatre artists, theorists, historians, and teachers in the theatre arts. The Department is dedicated to the principle of developing the highest quality of theatre art, and to the serious investigation and perpetuation of the experiences and aesthetics of Black theatre.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Hastings College has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 71%.

Faculty

Ofosuwa Abiola
Ph.D
Kim Bey
Douglas Bowles
Dominique Douglas Hendricks
Benny Gomes
Robin Harris
Denise Hart
Jocelyn Isaac
Janet Johnson
Marty Lamar
Dawn Naser
Tiffany Quinn
Ricky Ramón
MFA
MA
EDM
Eric Ruffin
T Starnes
Craig Wallace
Andrea Washington-Brown
Jonathan Watkins
Eva Wilhelm
Marlon Williams
Royce Zackery

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Unveils New Partnerships With Howard University and SMYAL

by A.A. Cristi, March 12, 2026

Howard University and the Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) have announced a new partnership to support LGBTQ+ youth through theater.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Howard University
Show	Dates	Theater
One-Act Plays Festivals	11/10/2010 – 11/14/2010	Howard University