Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Arts – Playwriting and Directing
Fulfill Your Artistic Vision for the Stage and Beyond with Liberty’s B.A. in Theatre Arts – Playwriting and Directing
Are you passionate about storytelling and looking to develop skills in creating and bringing theatrical productions to life? If so, Liberty’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Arts – Playwriting and Directing may be for you! Our program gives you the opportunity to learn about the art of writing compelling scripts, explore diverse dramatic forms and genres, and develop your own distinct voice as a playwright. Additionally, you can gain important insights into the realm of directing and become equipped to carry out your vision for stage and film productions.
As a student in this program, you will have numerous opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge in practical settings. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide space for you to gain hands-on experience through workshops and performances. Not only that, but our faculty are active professionals specializing in many areas, such as acting, voice, songwriting, directing, dance, choreography, stage movement, stage combat, lighting, design, drama ministry, and theatre history. With their guidance, you can hone your craft and prepare to impact the world for Christ as a theatre professional.
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?
- Motion picture directing
- Techniques for crafting scripts that are creative and keep audiences invested in your stories
- Theatre history and script analysis
- Theatrical design, stage management, and the integration of faith and art
- Theories and methodologies in the art of directing
Potential Careers for Graduates of Our Directing and Playwriting Degree 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
