The Department of Theatre Arts is housed in the Division of Fine Arts complex (Lulu Vere Childers Hall), conveniently located on Howard University's main campus in the District of Columbia. The Ira Aldridge Theater serves as the home and main performance space for the Department of Theatre Arts and consists of an intimate house with proscenium stage, counterweight system, lighting and sound control areas and dressing rooms. The second performance area is the Environmental Theatre Space (ETS). Support facilities include: a spacious scene shop, costume shop, dance studio, and rehearsal areas. These areas serve as the primary laboratories for the Department of Theatre Arts.

Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts is an internationally acclaimed leader and producer of artistic merit. It has consistently provided a nurturing environment for its students, many of whom have become prominent artists in stage, film and television. The Department continues to present a rich mix of high quality theatre productions to the greater Washington community. Each season the Department of Theatre Arts presents classical as well as contemporary plays in its two-theatre complex. These plays offer not only entertainment, but also a forum for ideas and discussion.

In response to the challenges posed by the ever-changing relationship of theatre arts to the contemporary world, the Department has embarked on an exciting and ambitious period of development and experimentation. The Department of Theatre Arts will continue to offer our community dynamic productions where excellence is the minimum standard for success. We invite you to join us as we move to electrify the future and forge new tracks.

The Department of Theatre Arts of Howard University's College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Fine Arts is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Contents: 

• Department History 
• Dance Program 
• Ira Aldridge 
• Departmental Philosophy & Objectives
• Fine Arts Walk of Fame
• Adopt-A-Seat Campaign