Department of Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts: Tell the Stories That Shape Our Culture
Develop your craft and sharpen your skills as you prepare for a career in theatre arts.
Gain the hands-on theatrical experience you need through our academic productions and even jump-start your career with the opportunity to earn professional credits through our very own Alluvion Stage Company. Here, you can also benefit from our tradition of original works— integrated from start to finish which can offer you a comprehensive stage experience.
Taught from a Christian worldview, classes in Liberty’s Theatre Arts Department emphasize storytelling and the development of skills required for employment in the industry.
Choose from a BFA in Musical Theatre, a BFA in Acting, a BA or BS in Theatre Arts. And now, any major can add on a minor in Dance and Theatre Arts.
A Christian Theatre Arts Experience
Learn from faculty members who embrace their Christian faith and are active professionals specializing in many areas such as acting, voice, songwriting, directing, dance, choreography, stage movement, stage combat, lighting, design, drama ministry, and theater history. Our programs are built around teaching the art of theatre in order to impact the culture for Christ.
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Theatre Arts Degrees
BFA in Musical Theatre
Develop your craft by concentrating on music, dance, and acting. You will have the opportunity to audition for the academic shows produced each year between the Tower Theater and The Black Box Theatre as well as the professional arm of the department, the Alluvion Stage Company.
BFA in Acting
Develop your craft by focusing on a variety of acting styles and periods as well as stage combat, movement, and dialects and accents. You will have the opportunity to audition for the academic shows produced each year between the Tower Theater and The Black Box Theatre as well as the professional arm of the department, the Alluvion Stage Company.
Theatre Generalist Degrees
Prepare for a wide range of theatre-based careers with a BA or BS in Theatre from Liberty University. Through these generalist degrees, you’ll receive practical instruction in the theory and practice of theatre performance and production.
Theatre Arts Minors
Enhance your major with a minor in Dance or Theatre Arts from the Department of Theatre Arts at Liberty University. Minors are 15-24 credit hours and help to broaden your degree program.
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Drama Outreach Trips
Use your skill sets to share the Gospel through drama outreach trips. Our team is uniquely qualified to assist the local ministry through drama in sharing the Gospel in ways that overcome language barriers as well as encourage and strengthen community relationships. Gain experiential learning within your craft as you have the opportunity to plan, direct and perform in ways that transcend both language and cultural barriers.
Ready to get involved? Contact Barry Gawinski: brgawinski@liberty.edu.
State-of-the-Art Stage Facilities
The Department of Theatre Arts produces six productions each season between our two stages: the Tower Theater and The Black Box Theater. The Tower Theater seats 640 and houses over 12,000 square feet of backstage and support area. Home to the Alluvion Stage Company and Liberty’s Department of Theatre Arts, the Tower Theater features a Broadway-style fly tower, a professional rigging system, catwalks, a balcony, and an orchestra pit. The Black Box Theater offers flexible seating in a more intimate space, allowing students and audiences alike the opportunity to experience theater in a new and exciting way.
Tower Theater Exterior
Tower Theater Lobby
Tower Theater Box Office
Tower Theater Interior
Hello Dolly at the Tower Theater
The Black Box Theater
The Black Box Theater Control Booth
As It Is In Heaven at The Black Box Theater
And Then There Were None at The Black Box Theater
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Opening night for The Crucible is underway! This weekend is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who has bought tickets and come to support our students. Next weekend still has seating available. Happy Opening cast and crew!
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The Crucible opens TOMORROW! Our first weekend of shows are almost sold out, so make sure to get your tickets today. Come support our students and fill those seats!
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A first look at the costumes for The Crucible. We are just 4 days away from opening night! Come be a part of this immersive show in the Black Box Theater from Sept. 29 - October 8th. Tickets on sale now!
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Arthur Miller’s The Crucible opens September 29th and runs through October 8th in the Black Box Theater. Come see one of the most famous American plays ever written.
Liberty Student Tickets: $11
Available for purchase at Liberty.edu/tickets or by calling (434) 582-SEAT.
Students must be logged into their account via SSO to receive the Liberty Student Discount.
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Rehearsals for The Crucible are underway! Make sure to join us for the first Black Box Theater production of the year. Tickets on sale now.
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Calling all dancers! Dance ONLY auditions for The Wiz will take place on September 9th at 7:30pm. No need to prepare anything.
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We have a few more guest artists joining us for The Wiz! If you haven’t signed up for an audition slot, there is still time! Visit the Alluvion website for more details.
PATRICK SHORTS
AND LU PRAISE
-LU Praise is a group of dynamic musicians dedicated to glorifying God through testimony, song, and worship. Members come to Liberty University from across the United States and other nations as a community of worshipers dedicated to spreading the Gospel through music. LU Praise is a multi-ethnic gospel choir devoted to leading God’s people in genuine, heartfelt worship. The team uses ethnic and musical diversity to proclaim of the Gospel through song, the Word of God, testimony, and service.
HARLAN PENN
Scenic Designer
-Harlan D. Penn is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The South Florida native has designed for off-Broadway, Off Off Broadway, cable television, regional theatre, and educational theatre. In addition, Penn has served as an Art Director and Assistant Art Director for film & television productions for NETLIX, HULU, ABC/DISNEY, NBC, HALLMARK MOVIE CHANNEL, CBS and TURNER BROADCASTING. Mr. Penn has served as assistant scenic designer to Scenic Designer Felix E. Cochren on productions at The McCarter Theatre, Geva Theatre, Syracuse Stage, The Goodman Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, and The Cleveland Playhouse. Mr. Penn is also a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and IASTE/United Scenic Artist Local 829 in the scenic design and Scenic Art category. In addition, Harlan made his operatic design debut with the Lyric Opera of Chicago`s world premiere production of FACTOTUM (hip-hop opera) in January 2023. Mr. Penn is currently an Assistant Professor of Scenic Design at York College in Jamaica, Queens, New York.
Students, looking for something to do Friday night? Look no further! We are offering $5 tickets to our 11pm showing of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). This is a Liberty approved late night event, so come out and enjoy some late night comedy! Make sure to be logged into your Liberty account when purchasing tickets to receive the discounted rate.
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We are thrilled to introduce a few members of our guest creative team for The Wiz!
STANLEY BROWN
-Stanley Brown is a legendary and award winning musical renaissance man. With an illustrious career spanning over 30 years, he has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Brown`s musical journey has taken him from music creative to music executive. Working with acts like Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Bell Biv Devoe, Dru Hill, Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin, Karen Clark Sheard, TD Jakes, and John P Kee among many others. Brown was the co-founder and musical director of Hezekiah Walker’s Grammy award winning Love Fellowship Crusade Choir. He has also served as MD for artist like Melanie Fiona, Michelle Williams (of Destiny’s Child), Bebe Winans, and BET’s reality show Sunday Best. In 2000 Stanley launched his own company Timeless Music Group (TMG). With a commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and a sincere dedication to the transformative power of music, Brown continues to enrich the world with his sound. In every note played and every melody woven, Stanley Brown radiates a profound sense of purpose and unwavering faith. His music is more than just a composition; it’s a vessel that carries the many emotions of the human experience.
ZACHARY BRUNO
-Dr. Zachary Bruno is Professor of Music and Director of the Symphony Orchestra at Liberty University, and he is on staff at Thomas Road Baptist Church as Orchestra Director. From 2011 to 2022, Dr. Bruno was Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras and Bands at Skyline College in South San Francisco, California, where he conducted the Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Musical Theater. In addition to frequent orchestral and opera conducting in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, Zack`s credits as music director include productions of Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, The Drowsy Chaperone, Grease, Avenue Q, In the Heights, Into the Woods, and Chicago.
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Thank you for joining us for the first weekend of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)! If you didn’t know, student tickets are only $11, so grab a friend or two and make it out to the Tower Theater this weekend for the final 5 performances!
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) opens TONIGHT! You don’t want to miss this high energy comedy. Who knows, you might even join the cast on stage for a scene. I guess you’ll have to come and find out!
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) opens THIS FRIDAY! We are so excited to kick our 2023-24 season off with a bang. Tickets on sale now!
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Start your year off with some laughter! Join us this weekend and next at the Tower Theater for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Glad to have some familiar faces back with us!
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Academic Audition Reminder! You can find more information and the necessary audition forms on our website! See you there!
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RYAN CLEMENS
Guest Actor
Originally from Wyoming, Ryan began his career in a Wild West show named "The Cowpoke Theatrical Company." His work includes twelve years with Norfolk`s Virginia Stage Company, twelve with the acclaimed improv group “Plan B Comedy,” and several seasons with both the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg and Tidewater Stage in Virginia Beach. Ryan holds a BA in Theatre from Western Washington University and an MFA in Acting from Regent University. He teaches for the Governor’s School for the Arts and Old Dominion University. His greatest passion comes in sharing the wit and wisdom of his famous relative Samuel L. Clemens in his one man show “Meet Mark Twain.”
Besides Mark Twain, some of Ryan`s favorite roles include Prospero in The Tempest; Brutus in Julius Caesar; Mr. Wormwood in Matilda; Mortimer in The Fantasticks; Balin in The Hobbit; Eddie in Fool For Love; Jaxton in The Thanksgiving Play; Arnold in The Boys Next Door, and Bob Cratchit or Jacob Marley or Old Joe or the Ghost of Christmas Present, or a myriad of other Dickensian characters from nine seasons working with Virginia Stage Company`s A Christmas Carol.
The best role he has ever gotten is that of Husband to his very kind and supportive wife Sonja.
ANTHONY LA BIANCA
Guest Actor
After traveling the country, going from regional theatre to television, Anthony La Bianca has started an independent filmmaking production company with his long-time creative partner and co-producer, Bryce Burckart. Together, they are currently Writing/Producing/Directing the upcoming miniseries Periphery. Anthony has received accolades in performance both on the stage and on screen and will be establishing his next few years in Atlanta, Georgia as an actor and film producer. Anthony has a strong Christian faith and tells stories as a form of worship to make known and further the Kingdom of God.
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Introducing the cast of Alluvion Stage Company’s “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”.
BEN PERRY
Guest Actor
Ben is thrilled to be coming back to Alluvion! Chicago: The House Theatre of Chicago, Shattered Globe. Regional: Alluvion Stage Company, Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama, Wolfbane Productions. After this he`ll be flying back to Chicago to be a part of IO Theatre`s Scholarship Program, where he`ll be working with an ensemble of six over the next year to learn and perform longform improv. When not working on something theatre related, you can find him reading, playing the guitar and harmonica, throwing pottery, spinning poi, or trying to meet an absurd amount of new people in the hopes of making a friend with a boat. @benstephenperry
We are excited to announce auditions for Alluvion Stage Company’s production of The Wiz.
Please visit alluvionstage.com to access the audition form. Hope to see you there!
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•LU Theatre is a family-oriented theatre program with hundreds of regular families who attend our shows. We have a strong base of season ticket subscribers who have been patrons with us for decades.
•We see 16,000+ guests throughout our academic season.
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We are excited to announce that tickets for our fall semester shows are now on sale! You can call the ticket office at (434) 582-SEAT or go www.Liberty.edu/tickets to get yours today. Which show are you most excited for?
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