Musical Theatre Major (B.F.A.)
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
Students must complete 22 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Theatre Courses | ||
| Theatre Courses | ||
| THTR 115 | Acting I - BFA | 3 |
| THTR 125 | Voice for the Performer I | 3 |
| THTR 130 | Acting II - BFA | 3 |
| THTR 139 | Stage Make-Up | 1 |
| THTR 150 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 1 |
| THTR 210 | Theatre History: Early World | 3 |
| THTR 222 | Acting III - B.F.A.: Scene Study I | 3 |
| THTR 223 | Acting IV - B.F.A.: Scene Study II | 3 |
| THTR 238 | Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THTR 315 | Advanced Scene Study I for Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 316 | Advanced Scene Study II for Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 338 | Musical Theatre II | 3 |
| THTR 425 | Senior Showcase for Actors | 1 |
| Production Requirements | ||
| THTR 200 | Production Stagecraft | 1 |
| THTR 201 | Production Operations | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Production Costumes | 1 |
| Performance Requirements | ||
| THTR 204 | Performance Production I | 1 |
| THTR 206 | Performance: Production II | 1 |
| Required Music Courses | ||
| Music Courses | ||
| MSSN 101 | Keyboard Musicianship I | 1 |
| MTTH 131 | Freshman Studio 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 |
| MUAP 121 | Applied Music I | 2 |
| MUAP 122 | Applied Music II | 2 |
| MUAP 223 | Applied Music III | 2 |
| MUAP 224 | Applied Music IV | 2 |
| MUAP 325 | Applied Music V | 2 |
| MUAP 326 | Applied Music VI | 2 |
| 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 |
| MUGN 136 | The History of Broadway | 3 |
| Music Performance Courses | ||
| Select 1 credit from the following: | 1 | |
| Montclair State University Chorale | ||
| Montclair State University Singers | ||
| Opera Workshop 1 | ||
| Complete 6 times: | 3 | |
| Performance Practicum for Performance Majors | ||
| Required Dance Courses | ||
| Ballet Requirement | ||
| Select 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| Introduction to Ballet (Non-Major) | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet II | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet III | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance Requirement | ||
| Select 10 credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Musical Theatre Dance I | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance II | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance III | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance IV | ||
| Total Credits | 93 | |
| 1 |