Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theatre Arts – Playwriting and Directing
Bring Your Stories to Life Onstage with Liberty’s B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting and Directing
Are you an aspiring theatre professional? Do you want to write compelling scripts and direct captivating productions? If so, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theatre Arts – Playwriting and Directing can help you prepare for an exciting career in this competitive industry. Throughout this program, you can learn how to collaborate with performers and design teams, write for a wide range of theatrical styles and genres, and oversee a production all the way from concept to live performance.
As a residential Liberty student, you’ll have ample opportunity to put your newly acquired skills into practice. Our world-class theatres and rehearsal spaces allow you to gain hands-on experience through workshops and productions. The playwriting and directing program includes 2 theatre practicums as well as a seminar that discusses launching a career in professional theatre – helping you become career-ready upon graduation.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our bachelor’s degree in theatre arts program produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles as a production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, dresser for Broadway’s WICKED, and actor in “The Walking Dead.”
- You will have opportunities to network with other young professionals through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega.
- Our Tower and Black Box Theaters allow you to gain experience in designing, staging, and performing in a variety of spaces.
What Will You Learn?
- How to write scripts that are creative and keep audiences invested in your stories
- Important aspects of motion picture directing
- The integration of faith and art
- Theatre history, script analysis, theatrical design, and stage management
- Theories and methodologies for directing
Potential Careers for Graduates of Our B.S. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting and Directing Program
- Director
- House manager
- Performing arts coordinator
- Play submissions editor
- Program director
- Scriptwriter
- Special events coordinator
- Speechwriter
- Stage manager
- Theatre manager
Facilities and Resources Available to Theatre Arts Students
- Study under professors with years of real-world experience in professional productions who also have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies God.
- Our students received a research grant to write and perform Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain, a play highlighting the achievements of women in both its content and production.
- Many of our students have been nominated for the American College Theatre Festival’s Irene Ryan award for a variety of production roles.
- Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides you with opportunities for additional experience beyond student productions.
- We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
