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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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Composition & music studies

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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

Christian worldview woven into curriculum — theatre used as a ministry tool across cultures

Training

120-credit-hour BFA with triple-threat training in music, dance, acting, stage combat, and Christian aesthetics

Performance & Productions

Six productions annually across the 640-seat Tower Theater (85-ft fly tower, orchestra pit) and The Box Theater

Professional credits through the Alluvion Stage Company (1-2 shows per season)

Recent productions include Into the Woods, The Wiz, Oklahoma!, and Thoroughly Modern Millie

Notable Alumni

Lindsley Register — recurring role as Laura on AMC's The Walking Dead; appeared in House of Cards

Alan Powell — series regular on ABC's Quantico; co-founded Anthem Lights at Liberty

Professional Development

KCACTF Region IV participation with regular Irene Ryan nominations

Faculty hold multiple National Awards for Excellence in Directing from KCACTF

Study-abroad opportunities using theatre to bridge cultural barriers

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 15 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

50K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,650

Before aid

Average net price

$29,357

After aid

Tuition Fees · liberty.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 18, 12:59 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Christian worldview woven into curriculum — theatre used as a ministry tool across cultures

Training

120-credit-hour BFA with triple-threat training in music, dance, acting, stage combat, and Christian aesthetics

Performance & Productions

Six productions annually across the 640-seat Tower Theater (85-ft fly tower, orchestra pit) and The Box Theater

Professional credits through the Alluvion Stage Company (1-2 shows per season)

Recent productions include Into the Woods, The Wiz, Oklahoma!, and Thoroughly Modern Millie

Notable Alumni

Lindsley Register — recurring role as Laura on AMC's The Walking Dead; appeared in House of Cards

Alan Powell — series regular on ABC's Quantico; co-founded Anthem Lights at Liberty

Professional Development

KCACTF Region IV participation with regular Irene Ryan nominations

Faculty hold multiple National Awards for Excellence in Directing from KCACTF

Study-abroad opportunities using theatre to bridge cultural barriers

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 15 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Christian worldview woven into curriculum — theatre used as a ministry tool across cultures

Training

120-credit-hour BFA with triple-threat training in music, dance, acting, stage combat, and Christian aesthetics

Performance & Productions

Six productions annually across the 640-seat Tower Theater (85-ft fly tower, orchestra pit) and The Box Theater

Professional credits through the Alluvion Stage Company (1-2 shows per season)

Recent productions include Into the Woods, The Wiz, Oklahoma!, and Thoroughly Modern Millie

Notable Alumni

Lindsley Register — recurring role as Laura on AMC's The Walking Dead; appeared in House of Cards

Alan Powell — series regular on ABC's Quantico; co-founded Anthem Lights at Liberty

Professional Development

KCACTF Region IV participation with regular Irene Ryan nominations

Faculty hold multiple National Awards for Excellence in Directing from KCACTF

Study-abroad opportunities using theatre to bridge cultural barriers

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 15 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Application DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Resident Program · catalog.liberty.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

In-person BFA entrance audition

Sep 19, 2026Nov 7, 2026Feb 20, 2027Apr 3, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission deadlineMay 1, 2027

BFA Entrance Auditions · liberty.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two 32-Bar Song Excerpts

Must be from a Broadway musical

One ballad selection

One up-tempo selection

At least one selection must be prior to 1965

Accompaniment

Accompanist provided for in-person auditions

Sheet music must be in a 3-ring binder with clearly marked start and stop points

Sheet music must be in the correct key

Monologues

Requirements

One 60-second monologue

Must be memorized

One speaking character only

From a published, contemporary play — no books or movies

No props or costumes

No accents

Must be age-appropriate

May be worked by the faculty during audition

Dance

Group Dance Call

Held at 12:30 PM in Green Hall 1008 (Rehearsal Room 1)

Short Musical Theatre dance routine taught to auditionees

Genre Specialties

Opportunity to show additional dance genre specialties following the group call (e.g., tap, ballet)

Bring optional shoes for specialty presentation (e.g., tap shoes)

Attire

Gym or dance attire comfortable for movement

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Current headshot

Resume (Required)

Current performance resume

Sheet Music (Required)

Sheet music: copies of your audition repertoire for the pianist, presented in a 3-ring binder with start and stop points clearly marked, in the correct key

BFA Entrance Auditions · liberty.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

Admission essay

100–150 words each · 2 questions

Describe how your personal faith and beliefs contribute to your college search process. (Examples include reasons for choosing Liberty, background information about your personal faith and beliefs, or other information you deem relevant.)
Liberty's mission is to develop Christ-centered leaders. Describe how you will contribute to this mission as a Liberty student. (Examples include interests in church or community service, personal achievements or goals, or other examples of what you hope to achieve as a student.)

Email to AdmissionsDocs@liberty.edu with "ESSAY" as the subject line, and put your full name, address, date of birth, and student ID (if you have it) in the heading; or upload or paste it into your Student Checklist.

Undergraduate · liberty.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete university application via Common App or Liberty direct application

Email theatre@liberty.edu to schedule an in-person audition or submit video

Contact

Year in high school or college

Whether you have been accepted to Liberty University

Your LU ID number (if applicable)

When you plan to start at Liberty

Best email to reach you

Which BFA degree you are auditioning for

What's The Process

Audition Process

Students auditioning for both BFA Musical Theatre and BFA Acting can do a combined audition

Includes requirements from both programs (two monologues, two songs, dance call)

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions OR video submission accepted

Students are given two attempts to pass the BFA entrance audition

Email theatre@liberty.edu to sign up for an in-person audition slot

9 AM to noon in Green Hall 1004 (Rehearsal Room 2)

Dance call at 12:30 PM in Green Hall 1008 (Rehearsal Room 1)

Bring headshot and current resume

May be submitted anytime during the academic year

Email video, digital headshot, and resume to theatre@liberty.edu

May be contacted for a Skype or in-person interview after submission

Scholarship Info

Tower Club Scholarship

Annual membership program providing scholarships to theatre majors

Financial assistance for full-time students and degree candidates

Donor-supported program with tiered membership benefits

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

50K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,650

Before aid

Average net price

$29,357

After aid

Tuition Fees · liberty.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Christian worldview woven into curriculum — theatre used as a ministry tool across cultures

Training

120-credit-hour BFA with triple-threat training in music, dance, acting, stage combat, and Christian aesthetics

Performance & Productions

Six productions annually across the 640-seat Tower Theater (85-ft fly tower, orchestra pit) and The Box Theater

Professional credits through the Alluvion Stage Company (1-2 shows per season)

Recent productions include Into the Woods, The Wiz, Oklahoma!, and Thoroughly Modern Millie

Notable Alumni

Lindsley Register — recurring role as Laura on AMC's The Walking Dead; appeared in House of Cards

Alan Powell — series regular on ABC's Quantico; co-founded Anthem Lights at Liberty

Professional Development

KCACTF Region IV participation with regular Irene Ryan nominations

Faculty hold multiple National Awards for Excellence in Directing from KCACTF

Study-abroad opportunities using theatre to bridge cultural barriers

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2029: 15 students

Updated Sep 18, 12:59 PM