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Program Characteristics

No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required

Program Highlights

MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING

Integrated curriculum combining theatre performance with 18+ credits of music coursework
Applied voice instruction over 4 semesters with ensemble performance
Commercial Vocal Stylings & Techniques course for contemporary MT repertoire
Dance for the Stage I & II plus Introduction to Dance & Choreography

TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS

4 mainstage productions per year including musicals
Dixon Center 450-seat proscenium theatre and Buzz Oates 175-seat blackbox
History of Musical Theatre course provides genre-specific context

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

Music theory, aural skills, and class piano build strong musicianship foundation
Senior Seminar Project as capstone experience
Part of the Department of Communication Arts

Key Info

University App

Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$25

Good to Know

ADMISSION

No separate program application — apply directly to Lee University
Rolling admissions
Fall and spring enrollment available

CURRICULUM NOTE

This emphasis requires substantially more music coursework than the general Theatre track
Includes music theory, aural skills, class piano, and applied voice

What's The Process

NO AUDITION REQUIRED

Admission is through the university application only
No portfolio, interview, or audition needed

Scholarship Info

THEATRE TALENT SCHOLARSHIP

Available to students in good standing as theatre majors
Awards based on financial need and talent
Scholarship auditions held the first week of fall semester
Awards given at the beginning of each semester
Must maintain good standing and theatre major to continue
Contact: theatre@leeuniversity.edu

BILLIE NIPPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed by Cleveland Creative Arts Guild
Priority given to Bradley County freshman theatre majors
One-year scholarship based on promise and financial need
Program info updated Yesterday

Academic School Information

3.63
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
62%
Grad Rate
2,712
Enrollment
$43,222
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$22,690
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,399
after typical aid

Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.

Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,887
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,815
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,890
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,697
Family Income $110k+$26,299