Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•120-credit-hour BFA with triple-threat training in music, dance, acting, stage combat, and Christian aesthetics
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•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
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
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
FAITH INTEGRATION
•Christian worldview woven into curriculum — theatre used as a ministry tool across cultures
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
Rolling
Auditions
In-Person Audition (Lynchburg, VA)Sep 20, 2025
In-Person Audition (Lynchburg, VA)Nov 8, 2025
In-Person Audition (Lynchburg, VA)Feb 21, 2026
In-Person Audition (Lynchburg, VA)Apr 11, 2026
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
ONE 60-SECOND MONOLOGUE
•Must be memorized
•One speaking character only
•From a published, contemporary play — no books or movies
•No props or costumes
•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
Good to Know
HOW TO APPLY
•Complete university application via Common App or Liberty direct application
•Email theatre@liberty.edu to schedule an in-person audition or submit video
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EMAIL
•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 FORMAT
•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
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
•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
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
•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
COMBINED AUDITION
•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)
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
Program info updated Mar 28, 2:32 PM
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•120-credit-hour BFA with triple-threat training in music, dance, acting, stage combat, and Christian aesthetics
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•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
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
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
FAITH INTEGRATION
•Christian worldview woven into curriculum — theatre used as a ministry tool across cultures
Updated Mar 28, 2:32 PM
Academic School Information
3.59
Avg GPA (W)
99%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
50,012
Enrollment
$44,813
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$22,465
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$29,357
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$30,667
Family Income $30k - $48k$27,807
Family Income $48k - $75k$27,347
Family Income $75k - $110k$27,142
Family Income $110k+$30,545
