Department of Theatre Arts

An internationally acclaimed leader and producer of artistic merit. Featuring internationally celebrated faculty engaging the African Diaspora and the World.

Chair Nikkole Salter

The Department of Theatre Arts welcomes back alumna Nikkole Salter as Chair.

Read about our new chair on our department's leadership webpage!

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Information for Current Students

Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s simple yet powerful book comes to life with movement from choreographer and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Dance Education Hope Boykin.

This production takes place at The Kennedy Center Apr. 21 - 30, 2022, and features performers from the Dance Arts Program at Howard University:

Deirdre Dunkin, Jordin Greene, Tanasia Lane, Riche Williams, Kendall Dennis, and Cameron Harris

Ticket Information can be found here.

Professor Denise J. Hart is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. Her career as a professor spans 20 years at Howard University.

With more than 20 years of experience as a professional dancer and teacher artist, Professor Zackery is currently serving as Tenured Associate Professor and Head Coordinator of Dance Arts for Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts and Dance Program.

Jocelyn Isaac Cox (Lecturer of Dance) is the author of her new children's book: "Jocelyn Learns to Dance", which introduces young readers to Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop through descriptive words and pictures.

Tiffany Quinn recently received a Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Choreography in a Play (Helen) for Blood at the Root with Theatre Alliance. Quinn is an alum of Department of Theatre Arts and currently serves on the Dance Arts faculty.

Ka'ramuu Kush has been invited as a member of the Oscar Award Granting Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Professor Ricky Ramón is the recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award for Full-Time Faculty for Outstanding Teaching.

Congratulations to Tony Starnes!

Tony Starnes serves on staff at Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts. His professional career allows him to bring real-world experience and knowledge to our students and departmental season.

For the latest about the 2020 Helen Hayes Awards and more visit here!

Alumni Spotlight!

Celebrating the work of our esteemed alum

Student Spotlight!

Recognizing our hard working student artists

Faculty Spotlight!

Honoring the achievements of our distinguished faculty

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Major and Concentrations

Learn more about the concentrations we offer within the Department of Theatre Arts.

https://theatrearts.howard.edu/concentrations

CONTACT US

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
202-806-9193 F

Janet Johnson, Administrative Aide
Email: jljohnson@howard.edu

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Denise J. Hart promoted to Full Professor

Royce Zackery promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

Jocelyn Isaac Receives Grant for Children's Book

Tiffany Quinn receives Helen Hayes Award

Ka'ramuu Kush Selected as New Academy Member

Ricky Ramón receives Distinguished Faculty Award