The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts

Another amazing day for on set! This time an educational, narrative film about cancer screening for VCU Health called For Our Health! Can't wait to share this new short that follows a (fictional) family's cancer and health journey. Superbly acted by NCDA alumni Mitchell Alexander and written and produced by NCDA faculty member and directed and shot by NCDA faculty member . Full film later this summer!

Banned and pushed underground during the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia, Václav Havel’s plays survived in whispers until the Velvet Revolution brought them back into the light. Today, they stand as masterworks of the theatre of the absurd, studied and performed across the world.

Join us for our student showcase of Largo Desolato which tells the story of Leopold Nettles, a philosopher facing pressure from a totalitarian state for his writings, and explores the internal and external struggles of a political dissident.
April 24 - 7:30 pm
April 25 - 2:00 & 7:00 pm
202.333.2202 for reservations

There is no better time than now to discover Havel. His voice cuts through noise, questions authority, and invites us to examine our own courage and complicity.

Students in tech for Largo Desolato this weekend! Putting it all together with costumes, sound, lights and props. Performances - April 24 - 7:30 pm, April 25 - 2:00 & 7:00 pm. Free. Reservations: 202.333.2202

Look who has started performing with the - our very own Jackson Saunders! Faculty member Kevin Corbett who is a full Fools member (and formerly a Capitol Steps) tapped Jackson for the role!

It's Industry Night at and there are still a few tix left to see NCDA alumni/ faculty members and the rest of the stellar cast in The Minutes - 8PM!

Guillotine Theatre & The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington present
Julia Sues for Freedom - A Reenactment of a Real-Life Courtroom Drama
Featuring NCDA Alum Faculty Lisa Hill Corley, Ken Jackson, Bruce Eells and Sean Denniston

In 1842, an enslaved woman in Virginia took her enslavers to court. Her case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Be Part of the Story, Be Part of the Jury: Let us know when you arrive if you would like to participate!

Saturday, April 18 - at 2:00pm
Arlington Central Library - 1015 N. Quincy St., 22201
Saturday, April 25 - at 3:00pm
The Ball-Sellers House - 5620 3rd St. South, 22204 (weather permitting)
Sunday, April - at 11:00am
Westover Farmers Market - 26 Westover Library Plaza, 1644 McKinley Rd, 22205 (weather permitting)
Julia Sues for Freedom is a VA250 event and is also connected with Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington; Julia will get her own "Stumbling Stone" this April or May. Admission is FREE

One performance only - Sunday April 19 - 7:30 pm!
The Roundlings Present: MISSION IMPROV-IBLE
Directed by NCDA faculty member Kevin Corbet and NCDA alum Kiyana McManus!

The Roundlings are Round House Theatre’s teen comedy ensemble. These whimsical wits write and develop their own original comedy sketches, song parodies, and stand-up comedy. They also thrive while performing short-form improvisation games and long-form improvised scenes. Their new show features audience interactivity, spontaneous silliness, and hopefully…a lot of laughs.

It's Pay-What-You-Can Previews at for The Dragon Play with NCDA Alum at US! Rorschach shows are always edgy!

Huge shout out to NCDA Alum in the top 4 for the 2026 THIS weekend folks - get your tickets! Break Legs Nhea!