Granger Lusk
Theatre: Acting Emphasis
From Pearland, Texas
Before Granger Lusk arrived at the University of Oklahoma as a freshman, he considered attending a college closer to home in Texas. He was even offered a scholarship that would cover the majority of costs — but Granger knew where he belonged, and that was where his passion for theater could intersect with state-of-the-art facilities, passionate faculty members, and a close knit community of students.
When he learned he was one of 16 students accepted into the Helmerich School of Drama within the Weitzenhoffer College of Fine Arts, he knew the right path forward was with the OU Family. Now, as one of OU’s newest alums, Granger will move to New York City, New York, this fall after he wraps on a local short film. There, he will pursue a career in acting.
A degree from OU means everything to me. OU has become my home away from home, it has made me the man I am today, and it has presented me with boundless opportunities for my future. I can’t imagine earning a degree from any other university.
The OU alumni network is incredible. The School of Drama alone is over 100 years old. With such a rich and far-reaching body of alumni, that can only help me in the future. Alongside that, OU has provided me with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, team-building, public speaking, and my understanding of the world around me. I feel prepared for my career.
It was absolutely incredible! Every year, two seniors are chosen to direct a full-length play as part of our official season. I had the privilege and honor of being one of those two. I went through the casting process alongside my professors and mentors and I had complete creative control over the process.
For my play, we rehearsed for six weeks. Working as a director provided me space to grow as an actor and a creative! We had an incredible run of four performances, sold out shows for three out of four nights, and had rave reviews. It was the perfect way to end my collegiate career.
I wanted to rush since coming to OU but I was concerned about the time commitment and balancing my academics. Thankfully, I had several friends on my residence hall floor in Walker Tower who rushed. They gave me a better idea of what Greek Life looked like and the process, so when spring came around, I explored Greek Life. Sigma Nu gave me the brotherhood I had always wanted in fraternities and desired for myself. I met all types of people from different walks of life, majors, and interests, which was the ultimate goal for me.
When I was searching for a college, I ultimately wanted a place that was going to make me feel like the best version of myself every single day. OU does that for me. As you look to the future, if you believe OU will do that for you, then take the leap and enjoy the best four years of your life.
