Lynn University

What you'll study

The programme combines hands-on conservatory-style training with academic study in theatre history and theory. You will work across acting, voice and movement, scene study, improvisation and script analysis, and gain practical experience in stagecraft including set, lighting and costume basics. Coursework typically progresses from foundational classes to advanced studio work and culminates in public productions, a senior project or capstone performance.

• Core performance: acting techniques, scene study, audition workshop, voice & speech, movement for actors.
• Production and design: stagecraft, scenic design, lighting design, costume workshop, stage management.
• Text and theory: dramatic literature, script analysis, theatre history, contemporary dramaturgy.
• Creative practice: directing, playwriting, devised theatre, ensemble creation.
• Professional skills: career development, casting and audition preparation, theatre business and producing.

Students typically participate in multiple faculty-directed and student-led productions each year and may have opportunities for internships, touring workshops, and collaborations with other departments such as dance, music and film. Electives allow exploration of related areas such as stage technology, digital media for performance or arts management.

Entry requirements

Lynn University looks for applicants with a combination of academic readiness and demonstrable theatre potential. Applicants normally submit academic transcripts and standardised test scores where applicable; specific entry requirements can vary depending on prior qualifications and residency.

• Academic: a secondary school diploma or equivalent with satisfactory grades in core subjects.
• Artistic: audition or video portfolio showcasing acting or performance work. Some applicants may be invited to interview or a callback workshop.
• Additional materials: personal statement describing theatrical experience and goals, and letters of recommendation—often including one from a theatre teacher or director.

International applicants should provide evidence of English language proficiency if their prior education was not in English. Mature applicants and transfer students are considered on individual merit; transfer credit from prior college-level theatre courses may be evaluated.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme pursue a wide range of careers in the performing arts and creative industries. The practical training prepares students for professional acting in theatre, film and television, as well as work in voice-over, commercial performance and touring productions.

• Actor – stage, screen and commercial work.
• Director or assistant director in theatre and film.
• Stage manager, production manager or technical crew member.
• Set, lighting or costume designer and other theatre crafts.
• Playwright, dramaturg or creative producer.
• Arts administration, education and community theatre roles.

Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in acting, directing, design, or arts management. Internship experience, industry showcases and networking opportunities built into the programme help students make professional connections.

Why study at Lynn University

Lynn University offers a small-campus environment with a focus on personalised instruction and frequent performance opportunities. The theatre programme emphasises one-to-one coaching, intensive studio work and the chance to take leading roles in a season of in-house productions.

• Conservative class sizes: close faculty mentorship and frequent performance feedback.
• Integrated performance season: students gain practical experience through multiple productions each year.
• Cross-disciplinary opportunities: collaborations with music, dance and film programmes broaden creative skill sets.
• Professional preparation: audition training, career advising and connections with regional theatres and arts organisations.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit campus, attend a performance and speak with faculty to understand how the programme aligns with their artistic goals.