Jax State Lyric Theatre is a nonprofit program, run through the JSU Foundation and David L. Walters Department of Music.
Once known as Jacksonville Opera Theatre (2003-2023), Jax State Lyric Theatre had very meager beginnings. Starting in the spring of the 2003-2004 school year, two one act operas were produced on a grand budget of $200.00. At the time, the residents of Jacksonville, AL had not seen an opera performed in their performance spaces for over 15 years. The overwhelming response from the audience allowed us to return opera to Jacksonville.
Rebranded as Jax State Lyric Theatre (JLT) has presented vibrant, professionally staged productions featuring the amazing musical talent from the David L. Walters Department of Music. All our productions have been conducted, directed, and designed by passionate faculty and staff. Countless students have participated and performed in our productions. Our audience has expanded from an initial 150 patrons to over 3,000 patrons.
