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Performing Arts

Performing Arts at Milligan University

Milligan University’s performing arts programs prepare students to develop their skills and pursue their interests in music, musical theatre and theatre arts. With programs ranging from music education and performance to musical theatre and theatre arts, students can pursue their artistic interests through focused study and hands-on experience.

At Milligan, the performing arts enrich campus life through concerts, theatrical productions and opportunities for students to develop and share their talents.

Performing arts student for a day

Friday, November 13, 2026
9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Come see for yourself!  Join other prospective performing arts students on the Milligan campus and learn all about Buff Nation!
You will receive a schedule a few days prior to the event, but a few things to look forward to will include:

  • Music or Theatre Class
  • Activities with Milligan performing arts students
  • Faculty & Student Q&A
  • Participating in a masterclass on your specialty area (voice, instrument, acting, or tech design) (this can count as your scholarship audition!)
  • Campus Tour

Sign up at the link below.

Explore Performing Arts Programs

Majors

Experience Performing Arts at Milligan

Music: Prepare to use your talents to entertain, educate, perform, inspire, and minister by studying with experienced faculty and working with internationally renowned musicians, conductors, actors, and dancers, while performing in concerts, recitals, plays, and musicals in beautiful Seeger Chapel and the Gregory Center’s state-of-the-art theatre.

Musical Theatre: Train in voice, acting, and dance in an intimate program that allows students to be involved in all aspects of theatre and create musical productions each year, performed in a state-of-the-art facility while learning from passionate and knowledgeable music and theatre professionals.

Theatre Arts: Develop a basic knowledge and appreciation for all facets of theatre work to work as actors, costumers, stage managers, set designers, lighting technicians, sound operators, stage carpenters, arts agency promoters, and stage directors, or go on to study theatre in graduate school in preparation for teaching or work in professional theatre. Includes two concentrations in design & production and performance.

See What’s Happening

Milligan’s Faith, Arts & Culture series brings musical performances, theatre productions, exhibitions and lectures to campus and the surrounding region. Experience the creativity and talent of Milligan students, faculty and guest artists through events throughout the year.

To see upcoming performances and events, visit our Events page.

Performing Arts Faculty & Staff

Erika Ballard

Erika Ballard

Adjunct Instructor of Ballet

David Brickle

David Brickle

Associate Professor of Music

Kellie Brown

Kellie Brown

Professor of Music; Area Chair of Music

Alena Carhart

Alena Carhart

Instructor of Music and Musical Theatre

Kelly Davenport

Kelly Davenport

Adjunct Instructor of Music, Director of Women's Chorale

Noah DeLong

Noah DeLong

Professor of Music

Cheryl Fitzgerald

Cherylonda Fitzgerald

Adjunct Instructor of Music

Rebekah Knisley

Rebekah Knisley

Adjunct Instructor of Dance

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