The DC Drama Department

The DC Drama Department (DCDD) is not-for-profit, educational theatre company known for quality productions with depth and diversity, founded in 1986 Founded for the purpose of educational and performing arts theatre programs, the DC Drama Department...

The DC Drama Department (DCDD) is not-for-profit, educational theatre company known for quality productions with depth and diversity, founded in 1986 Founded for the purpose of educational and performing arts theatre programs, the DC Drama Department (DCDD) prides itself on building excellence community and educational programs that teach, entrain and enlighten. Committed to producing both new and classic works, that gives full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. DCDD's mission; to create a diverse group of outstanding theater artists whose distinctive visions will give an artistic identity of uncommon richness and variety to all performances, for all people. In 2010 DCDD created the DC Black Theatre Festival, a week-long festival celebrating a global array of works about the African American experience. The DC Black Theatre Festival brings together a wide assortment of both local and international talent.