We, The Howard Players, a student-based organization, in addition to striving for academic excellence, do hereby establish the following goals and purposes:

 -The creation of a membership of theatrical artists from the Howard University community working in every capacity related to the performing arts.

-The recognition of the Howard Players as a distinguished and functioning artistic organization on the Howard University’s campus in the Washington, D.C. community, and in the realm of theatre everywhere. 

-The attainment of the highest standard of performance quality in order to dispel apathy and acquire discipline, confidence, and proficiency, and respect for ourselves, the stage, and our respective crafts.

-The growth and development of our members in the various areas of application wit in the discipline of theatre.