Professor Denise J. Hart is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. Her career as a professor spans 20 years at Howard University.
Department of Theatre Arts
Department of Theatre Arts
An internationally acclaimed leader and producer of artistic merit. Featuring internationally celebrated faculty engaging the African Diaspora and the World.
MEET THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS NEW CHAIR
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!
The Other Side
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.FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
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!
VISIT OUR SPOTLIGHT PAGES!
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/concentrationsCONTACT 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