A group of Howard University students are taking their original work from campus to New York City this spring, presenting their play “CHANGES” in a limited Off-Broadway run at The Tank. 

Written by Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts student playwright Tyler “T” Lang, “CHANGES” will be performed Mar. 22 and Mar. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at The Tank (located at 312 West 36th Street). The production represents an ambitious effort by a team of student artists who have independently developed, produced, and funded the project while continuing their studies at Howard. 

The coming-of-age play follows Huey Carter, a recent high school graduate navigating uncertainty, identity, and the pressures of transition. Blending humor with more complex emotional terrain, "CHANGES” explores themes of family, ambition, and what it means to move forward when the future feels unclear. 

“This project has been years in the making,” said Lang. “It started as a short story, and then over time I fleshed it out into this beautiful, powerful story. It is needed now more than ever. I’m excited for audiences to experience it because I truly believe they will leave moved, challenged, and impacted. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this journey and believed in the story.” 

Beyond the work itself, the production reflects a high level of student initiative. The creative team — composed primarily of Howard students — led all aspects of development, from writing and direction to design, marketing, and fundraising. To date, the team has raised more than $4,000 in support of the production and is continuing to build momentum through community engagement and media outreach. 

While student productions have long been a part of Howard’s artistic culture, “CHANGES” stands out for the way its creators have independently organized and executed a professional-level opportunity beyond campus. While the production is not affiliated with the university’s theatre troupe, The Howard Players, it draws from a broader ecosystem of mentorship and collaboration, including guidance from faculty and engagement with alumni working across the industry. 

In addition to its New York run, the project has attracted growing attention, including an upcoming feature with WHUT-TV, Howard University Television. For Lang and his collaborators, the moment reflects both the culmination of years of creative development and a forward-looking step into the professional landscape. 

As Howard continues to cultivate artists across disciplines, projects like “CHANGES” highlight how students are extending their work beyond the classroom — building pathways that connect training, storytelling, and professional opportunity in real time. 

Purchase tickets to “CHANGES,” performed at The Tank on March 22 and March 24 at 7pm.