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Theatre Arts Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Theatre Arts Department offer scholarships?
Does Liberty University have a Theatre Arts major?
Do you do musical theatre at Liberty University?
Are freshmen allowed to be in shows?
What exactly is THEA 200 (Play Production I) and why is it always TBA?
What are the Theatre Arts major/minor requirements?
How many shows does the department do each year?
When are rehearsals?
How do I find out about auditions?
Is there an internship available with this degree?
What is the Senior Project required for graduation?
» Does the Theatre Arts Department offer scholarships?
The Theatre Arts Department does not offer any scholarships.
» Does Liberty University have a Theatre Arts major?
Yes, there is a Theatre Arts major with three tracks: Performance, Production, and Theatre Arts Education.
» Do you do musical theatre at Liberty University?
Yes, LU Theatre performs up to 4 musicals per year.
» Are freshmen allowed to be in shows?
Yes, freshmen are often cast in shows and are encouraged to audition each semester.
» What exactly is THEA 200, THEA 300 or THEA 400 (Play Production I, II, III) and why is it always TBA?
THEA 200, 300, 400 is a way to get credit for working in/with a Theatre Arts production. THEA 200, 300, 400 is a TBA section because the times will coincide with rehearsals and performances of a production. Students audition/interview for each production, and must be selected by the directors to act or work backstage in a production to be eligible for THEA 200, 300, 400 credit.
» What are the Theatre Arts major/minor requirements?
For a complete listing of the Theatre Arts major/minor requirements, please visit the Theatre Arts Major/Minor page.
» How many shows does the department do each year?
The Theatre Department did 6 mainstage productions during the 2008-2009 season.
» When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are held during the week and are generally in the evening from around 7 to 10pm. Rehearsals may be held at any time on Saturday. Sunday reherasals are from 2-5pm.
» How do I find out about auditions?
Audition information is posted on the LU splash page, the Theatre Arts webpage, and the Department of Theatre Arts bulletin board. These places explain when and where auditions are held as well as how to prepare.
» Is there a required internship for the Theatre Arts major?
There is an internship available, however an internship is not a graduation requirement.
» What is the Senior Project?
The Senior Project is a graduation requirement. The details of the project may vary according to each student's concentration within the major, but all must be approved by the department. The project is a capstone of the student's major and must occur during the student's final semester of study. Information concerning the Senior Project may be found in The Department of Theatre Arts Handbook
