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The College of Humanities and Social Science Presents: Arts on the Hill @ VSU - Theatre Takeover
THEATRE TAKOVER (VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY ARTS ON THE HILL) APRIL 20 - APRIL 30; 6 TO 9 PM MAY 2; 1 TO 8:30 PM ALFRED W. HARRIS ACADEMIC COMMONS VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY Come experience the power of storytelling and creative arts featuring speakers, performances, and workshops curated with students and faculty at VSU. Then on Saturday, May 2, we open the ACH building to the community for a day of fun and all things art – acting, dance, drumming, and more! Join us for an unforgettable time of storytelling and celebration. Open to the community. Every event is free Contact CHSS@vsu.edu for more information. TAPA * SANKOFA * CHSS
Come experience the power of storytelling and creative arts featuring speakers, performances and workshops curated with students and faculty at Virginia State University. Then on Saturday, May 2, we open the ACH building to the community for a day of fun activities and workshops that explore all things art: acting, dance, drumming and so much more. Join us for an unforgettable time of storytelling and celebration. Open to the community. Every event is free.
Location: Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (April 20 - 24) - Tuesday and Thursday (April 26 and 28)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. nightly
*Community Day Fest - Saturday, May 2 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Encore Performance from TAPA to close out the weeks' festivities - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
What is being offered?
- Student/Faculty Readers’
- Theatre Trojan Alliance Performing Arts
- Sankofa Dance Troupe
Speakers:
- Dr. Latorial Faison, Department Chair for Languages & Literature; and finalist for Virginia’s Poet Laureate post for 2026 to 2028
- Antonio D. Lyons, actor/director/producer (theatre/film/TV & Director of Racial Justice Institute’s EnActors @ Georgetown University)
Added Bonus:
ACTIVATE 2.0...IGNITE — Thursday, April 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Department of Art + Design and the Art + Design Student Org present ACTIVATE 2.0...IGNITE, a creative exhibition for expressing social justice and political messaging.
- April 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Fauntleroy Hall, Live performances at 5:30 p.m.
- You and your students are invited to submit works of drama, speech, music, dance, poetry, and other creative pieces. Deadline April 10.
Submit Your Works
Community Day — Saturday, May 2
- Acting, Dance, & Drumming Workshops for all ages — 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- TAPA & Sankofa presentation — 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- End of Theatre Takeover Celebration — 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For Arts on the Hill @ VSU Theatre Takeover — contact CHSS@vsu.edu for more information
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