Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship 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
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 Mar 27, 1:48 AM
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
Updated Mar 27, 1:48 AM
Academic School Information
3.63
Avg GPA (W)
71%
Admit Rate
62%
Grad Rate
2,617
Enrollment
$43,222
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$23,790
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,878
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,834
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,845
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,029
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,699
Family Income $110k+$24,641
