Musical Theatre, B.A.

Six terms of Theatre Practicum

Practicum credit is given to students participating in any of our departmental productions. Students may get credit for: 1) Being in a show 2) Working on a show in a production assignment or crew position 3) Taking on a managerial role within the production (producer, asistant director, stage manager, dramaturg). Practicum courses may be taken for credit or no credit, and a maximum of six hours may count towards the 120 hours required for graduation. These hours are in addition to, not part of, the hours  required for the major. Students are expected to take these courses for credit unless they will exceed 12 hours in a term.

• THE 115 - Theatre Practicum I
• THE 116 - Theatre Practicum II
• THE 207 - Musical Theatre Workshop I and/or
• THE 208 - Musical Theatre Workshop II

Core Requirements: 15 credit hours from:

• THE 180 - Stagecraft
• THE 182 - Fundamentals of Acting
• THE 255 - Theatrical Makeup
• THE 270 - Directing

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• THE 359 - Theatre History and Literature I or
• THE 361 - Theatre History and Literature II

Additional Requirements

• THE 145 - Musical Theatre Dance I
• THE 221 - Voice Lessons: Musical Theatre (6 terms)
• THE 245 - Musical Theatre Dance II
• THE 246 - Jazz Dance (0.00 or 1.50 hours)
• THE 248 - Tap Dance (0.00 or 1.50 hours)
• THE 252 - Ballet (0.00 or 1.50 hours)
• THE 254 - Choreography
• THE 265 - American Musical Theatre
• THE 282 - Contemporary Acting Styles
• THE 350 - Advanced Performance Styles/Musical Theatre
• THE 355 - Business of Theatre
• THE 450 - Senior Musical
• MUS 101 - Music Theory I
• MUS 108 - Aural Skills I
• MUS 211 - Piano Lessons (three terms)
• MUS 221 - Voice Lessons (six terms)

Note:

Students with a strong music background are strongly encouraged to either minor or double major in music.