Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre provides rigorous training with a concentrated focus in acting, dance and music, preparing students to work in the musical theatre industry. Musical Theatre majors develop exceptional performance skills through a combination of intense classroom work and production opportunities.
The program is based in the Department of Theatre & Dance. For further information, go to: BFA Musical Theatre. (Note: All Theatre & Dance majors must pass yearly juries/portfolio reviews and faculty evaluation for continuation in the programs.)
Program Requirements Overview
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 19 |
| 3-6 |
| 92-95 |
| 6-0 |
Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
THTR 115 | Acting I - BFA | 3 |
THTR 130 | Acting II - BFA | 3 |
THTR 131 | Somatics and Self-Care for Musical Theatre | 1 |
THTR 139 | Stage Make-Up | 1 |
THTR 150 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 1 |
THTR 200 | Production Stagecraft | 1 |
THTR 201 | Production Operations | 1 |
THTR 202 | Production Costumes | 1 |
THTR 204 | Performance Production I | 1 |
THTR 206 | Performance: Production II | 1 |
THTR 210 | Theatre History: Early World | 3 |
THTR 222 | Acting III - B.F.A.: Scene Study I | 3 |
THTR 315 | Advanced Scene Study I for Musical Theatre | 3 |
THTR 223 | Acting IV - B.F.A.: Scene Study II | 3 |
THTR 316 | Advanced Scene Study II for Musical Theatre | 3 |
THTR 238 | Musical Theatre I | 3 |
THTR 338 | Musical Theatre II | 3 |
THTR 425 | Senior Showcase for Actors | 3 |
MUGN 136 | The History of Broadway | 3 |
MUCP 101 | Theory I | 3 |
MUCP 102 | Theory II | 3 |
MUCP 103 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
MUCP 104 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
MUCP 122 | Advanced Music Theory and Aural Skills for Musical Theatre | 2 |
MUPR 140 | Performance Practicum for Performance Majors (Complete 6 times.) | 3 |
MSSN 101 | Keyboard Musicianship I | 1 |
MTTH 132 | Acting for the Singer I | 2 |
MTTH 133 | Vocal Technique for Musical Theatre | 2 |
MTTH 231 | Acting for the Singer II | 2 |
MTTH 331 | Musical Theatre Repertoire and Audition Technique | 1 |
MUEN 130 | Opera Workshop (Must take MUPR 199 as a co-requisite.) | 1 |
| 12 |
| Applied Music | |
| 7 |
| Dance Technique: Ballet I | |
| Dance Technique: Ballet II | |
| Dance Technique: Ballet III | |
| 10 |
| Musical Theatre Dance I - Tap | |
| Musical Theatre Dance II - Tap | |
| Musical Theatre Dance III - Tap | |
| Musical Theatre Dance IV - Tap | |
| 0-3 |
| Special Topics in Dance Arts | |
| Acting for the Screen | |
| Keyboard Musicianship II | |
| Musical Composition | |
| Private Study in Composition | |
| Play Direction I | |
Total Credits | 92-95 |
General Education Requirements
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Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| 1 |
| 3 |
Total Credits | 22 |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements
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Course List Code | Title | Credits |
| 3-6 |
| 0-3 |
Total Credits | 3-9 |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.