About Lilyanne

Lilyanne Schwarz-Peterson (Lily to those who know her well, Lilyanne when things get serious) is a recent Belmont University graduate, having received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Directing. Originally from Larkspur, Colorado, she now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where she enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, and reading. When not immersed in theatre, she can usually be found spending time with her husband, doting on her cat, or getting lost in a good book—currently Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup.

Her most recent directorial project was The 39 Steps at Belmont University, one of her favorite plays to date. She has stage managed productions including SIX: Teen Edition with Source One Five and Lightning Girl! at Darkhorse Theatre, directed by Shawn Whitsell. She recently assistant directed a youth production of Beetlejuice Jr. and is currently assistant directing Come From Away with Nashville Repertory Theatre in August and September.

Lily’s top three favorite musicals are Phantom of the Opera, Lucky Stiff, and Hairspray, while her favorite plays include Twelfth Night, Information for Foreigners, and The 39 Steps. In addition to directing and stage managing, she has taken acting classes with CJ Tucker and Shawn Knight, stage combat with Eric Pasto-Crosby, and has introductory experience in costume and set design.