The BFA in Musical Theatre is a degree program which leverages the integration of music, theatre, and dance to prepare students for a life in the arts. Structured and guided by theatre professionals and a core of dedicated tenured faculty, adjunct faculty and visiting artists, the program demands rigor in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Freshmen and sophomores are immersed in extensive core curriculum classes including weekly private voice lessons, dance techniques, intensive acting classes, musical theatre performance, music theory, keyboard skills, and vocal ensemble. Juniors and seniors take weekly private voice lessons, focused studios in dance styles and performance, advanced acting courses, musical theatre performance, audition and business classes, as well as electives in the field of study. Students also participate in technical theatre, stage management, production management, front of house, and theatre administrative duties. The intention of each course in the major is to help each student become a well-rounded performer necessary to be successful in this highly competitive field.
All BFA candidates go through a review jury at the end of each semester. Students will finalize the jury process at the end of the second semester of their sophomore year. Students who pass this jury will be permitted to continue in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Others will be recommended to an alternate degree of study within Theatre and Dance Department. All will continue to audition for musicals, professional theaters and Senior Showcase.
In the summer after junior year, students are required to participate in an internship to help facilitate the transition to the profession.
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