Lipscomb University – College of Entertainment and the Arts

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    This is our motto at the George Shinn College of Entertainment and the Arts. Our mission is to be a Christ-centered, innovative, entrepreneurial arts community committed to rigorous artistic training, creative collaboration and professional growth. We want makers, not takers. We want you to do, not just to be.

    Unleash your potential. We say that a lot around here too. We believe that you can honor God and be a leader in the entertainment industry. To that end, we seek to train the next generation of believer artists who seek to uplift, challenge, and entertain culture through their art.

    Nashville, Tennessee is our home and it is home to some of the most creative doers in the country. From day one when you set foot on campus in the College of Entertainment and the Arts, you’re a part of this vibrant arts community in America’s “It” city. Come join us and get ready to do some good work.

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    September 11, 2026
    7:30 pm
    By Eric Coble / Directed by Sarah Cooper

    Jonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver - to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life - and the hypocrisy of his utopian world. Through this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.
    November 6, 2026
    7:30 pm
    Book by David Lindsay-Abaire / Music and Lyrics by Jeanine Tesori / Directed by Kari Smith & Christopher Bailey
    February 12, 2027
    7:30 pm
    By Cristina Calvit / Directed by Sophia Hernandez
    February 26, 2027
    7:30 pm
    A Dance Concert / Directed by Kari Smith
    April 2, 2027
    7:30 pm
    By William Shakespeare / Directed by Nat McIntyre

    Viola thinks her brother is dead. He thinks that she is dead. Everyone thinks that she is her brother. Everyone thinks that her brother is her. Shenanigans ensue.