Bringing Glory to God on Stage
If you’ve always dreamed of performing under the bright lights, take your first step to getting there. With classes that focus on theater and the Bible, and the chance to interact with professionals in the field – including former and current Broadway performers – we will equip you with the tools you need to become a great performer.
LBC’s convenient location in the Mid-Atlantic affords students the chance to network with eight local theatres, is within driving distance of 15 theatrical venues in the greater Philadelphia area, and we boast a consistent high placement of LBC students in vocal competitions. We also have excellent relationships with other local performing arts companies and organizations, like Sight & Sound Theatres and Servant Stage Company.
LBC also has it’s very own performance venue in downtown Lancaster, the Trust Performing Arts Center, where students experience world-class visiting performing artists whom they can interact with in masterclass settings.
So if you’re looking for a Christian college that will give you an education in musical theatre with the Bible at its core, consider Lancaster Bible College.
A foundational understanding of a biblical theology of worship is introduced. Additionally, an overview of the art of worship from early Christian times through the current post-modern trends is included. Practical implications for worship situations in today’s church are drawn from both the biblical and historical context.
Designed to continue the actor training begun in Introduction to Acting, this course includes more advanced training in the skills of character analysis and performance. A variety of monologues and ensemble scenes will be studied and performed throughout the semester.
Beginning ballet; development of elementary ballet technique and knowledge of terminology using barre, center work, and beginning movement combinations; with an emphasis on alignment. Knowledge gained from this course will establish a foundation and proper understanding of ballet as a prerequisite for Ballet II.
This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of stage management, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibilities of a professional technical director. Dialogue on the impact of a biblical worldview to the technical arts is inherent in the course. In addition, discussion of leadership principles, resources for character development, and discussion of administrative process are included. The course includes exposure to technical directors serving/working in the professional world of ministry and/or public venues.
Acting lll is a professionally based technique course in musical theatre performance. This class intends to help students find physical and emotional life in their work connected to the active pursuit of objectives in musical theatre texts. In other words this course intends to help students to “act” their songs.
An investigation of the origin and development of sacred song from its beginnings to the present, with special reference to the relation of sacred Christian song to historical, sociological and theological trends, and the biblical principles and historical trends inherent in the use of sacred song in personal and corporate worship. Sacred song in Western civilization will be the central focus, though not to the exclusion of other world music movements and influences.
This course examines music from the Biblical and Ancient periods, through the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque eras, concentrating on the major composers of each era, their musical contributions, vocal and instrumental developments and the progression of musical style and form within the historical, sociological, technological, and theological advancements and influences of these eras.
This course examines music from Classicism to Romanticism, concentrating on the major composers of each era, their musical contributions, vocal and instrumental developments, and the progression of musical style and form within the historical, sociological, technological, and theological advancements and influences of these eras.
Acting IV presents a professional perspective in the skills of character analysis and performance. A variety of monologues and ensemble scenes will be studied and performed throughout the semester, with the requirement that the student prepare as if auditioning for a professional theatrical call.
A study of the development of musical theatre from its roots in European opera and American minstrel shows through its variations of the 20th century and today.
This course will enable the student to safely rehearse and perform effective acts of violence for the dramatic stage. Additional focus will be given to freeing the body for natural and believable creative response by utilizing “The Viewpoints”. The Viewpoints is a technique of improvisation that grew out of the post-modern dance world. The Viewpoints allows a group of actors to function together spontaneously and intuitively to generate bold, theatrical work quickly. It develops flexibility, articulation, and strength in movement and makes ensemble playing really possible.
Performance Career Seminar is designed to prepare upper-level students for careers in the field of musical theatre and opera. Team-taught by musical theatre professionals from the community, the seminar will expose students to a variety of subjects including audition preparation, networking, and professional etiquette. By the end of the seminar, students will articulate a mission statement for their careers balancing a biblical worldview with professional ambition and personal giftedness.
An introduction to drama as a performing art with emphasis upon physical movement and the use of voice in the development of characterization, this class serves as a functional approach to the basic techniques of acting with an in class performance final.
This course will enable the student to safely rehearse and perform effective acts of violence for the dramatic stage. Additional focus will be given to freeing the body for natural and believable creative response by utilizing “The Viewpoints,” a technique of improvisation that grew out of the post-modern dance world. The Viewpoints allows a group of actors to function together spontaneously and intuitively to generate bold, theatrical work quickly. It develops flexibility, articulation and strength in movement and makes ensemble playing possible.
1. APPLY TO LBC BY COMPLETING OUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
2. AUDITION FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THIS MAJOR
Every student who applies to any major in the Music, Worship & Performing Arts department must audition for acceptance into the major of their interest and must also be accepted as a student to Lancaster Bible College.