We’re a fast-paced and energetic department creating theatrical seasons that just keep getting bigger and better. On our stages, the next generation of believer artists are preparing for exciting futures in the world of theater and the arts. And we’re looking for students who are ready to take that next step.
If you are a creative individual who wants to use your talents to have a positive, healing and building influence throughout our community, while learning from a team of seasoned professionals…well, that’s center stage here.
Discover how your art, passion and life can come together under the ideals of creativity, community, worship and learning to create new experiences that will guide you in any number of exciting careers.
The world needs smart artists. Here in the Department of Theatre, our mission is to produce well-rounded theatre practitioners committed to excellence, both artistically and academically. We believe that starts with foundational instruction on all aspects of theatre that streamline into more specific and focused inquiry each year. We also consider our departmental productions part of the educational experience. Explore your many options with the information provided in this section.
This pre-professional degree allows the dedicated theatre student an opportunity to take classes geared toward a specific interest in theatre. This degree is appropriate for those who upon graduation wish to go directly into the professional theatre world. It is also designed for those who wish to go to graduate school for an M.F.A.
Nashville, TN
Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment
BFA in Theatre with Musical Theatre Emphasis
Small (<10k Students)
40K-50K
You must register for a time slot for your song and monologue.
On-campus:
Off-Campus:
Freshman and Transfer Theatre Scholarships are offered as a one-year scholarship to BFA candidates. Your audition for acceptance to the BFA program of your choice (Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing, Design) is also your scholarship audition.
There are opportunities for scholarships for upperclassmen in the theatre department. These are applied for in the spring of each year, and are considered work scholarships in the department. Workstudy positions are also available.
BFA students are now required as part of their courses to take a one-week trip to New York City to attend important educational workshops and see Broadway shows. Students will take this course in the winter of their senior year.
Kari Smith
kari.smith@lipscomb.edu
Please note that as of fall 2017, all BFA students will be reviewed by the faculty at the end of their first semester and again at the end of their third semester. Students who do not meet the standards of academic rigor and talent development will be moved to a different BFA track or the BA program. These standards will be explained the first week of school to all students.
Central to Lipscomb’s artistic work is the cornerstone of faith. Students explore the intersection of faith and art through coursework, productions, theatre breakout chapels and service opportunities. The faculty take the responsibility of walking out their faith daily with the students as well.
MT-PREP offers a range of services to assist young actors as they prepare for college auditions. Please fill out the form below to get the process started!