April 25, 2010
Liberty Tower Theatre Takes Center Stage

"For about six years, the tallest, most visible spot on the Liberty University campus was silent. But in fall 2009, the tower at Campus North became a buzz of activity as construction began on a new 600-plus seat theatre. In late 2008, Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. tagged the tower area as the last undeveloped portion of the 1 million-square-foot Campus North building - and he spotted an opportunity he couldn't resist.  After watching award-winning theater students perform i na renovated lecture hall to a crowded audience of 250 (with many more being turned away for sell-out shows), and with academic improvements at the top of his list, building a new theatre became a priority."

Read the entire article by Mitzi Bible.

 BCWH conducted a feasibility study indicated that a 500 to 600 seat theatre could be developed within the 100 by 60 foot steel frame tower that stands over 80 feet tall. The BCWH  team was hired to explore how to implement this concept while remaining attentive to the production and presentation goals of the theatre department.  

Read more about the Liberty Theatre project.

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