Hi there! I'm Denise J. Hart, a playwright|dramaturge|director, raised in the midwest, who's lived in the nation's capitol for 30 years. I'm a bit of a globe trotter, which means I'll work pretty much anywhere a story takes me!

For the past 22 years I've helped shape the lives of hundreds of young adults through my role as area coordinator for playwriting at Howard University, where I'm a full professor.

My scholarly research is focused on African American Theatre. As a playwright and dramaturge I'm interested in exploring the intersections of race, class and identity, and the impact they have on cultural memory and family. My scholarship is driven by a commitment to document and preserve under researched narratives in the history of BlackTheatre, particularly black playwrights.

While you're here, please check out my work: current research, playwriting, dramaturgy and directing.

Down below is "What's Up Next for Denise"! There you can find out more about the projects I'm currently working on and where I'll show up next in the world. Hey, you never know, maybe we'll bump into each other!

Cheers,

Denise Joy, MFA