The Minor in Musical Theatre provides an opportunity for students majoring in another area of study to develop their musical theatre skills and knowledge about the field. Coursework includes acting, singing and dance classes, as well as courses designed to trace the development of the American musical theatre. Students wishing to pursue the Musical Theatre minor and have it listed on their transcript must proceed as follows:
- Schedule and complete an interview/audition for acceptance into the program.
- Complete the Minor Program sequence.
- Request the Registrar, during the senior year of study, to certify on official Montclair State records the completion of the minor program of study.
The program is based in the Department of Theatre & Dance. For further information, go to: Minors in Dance, Theatre and Musical Theatre.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THTR 112 | Singing for the Actor I | 3 |
| THTR 212 | Singing for the Actor II | 3 |
| THTR 238 | Musical Theatre I | 3 |
| THTR 338 | Musical Theatre II | 3 |
| Musical Rehearsal/Production | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Production Stagecraft | ||
| Production Operations | ||
| Production Costumes | ||
| Performance Production I | ||
| Performance: Production II | ||
| Performance: Production III | ||
| Dance Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ballet (Non-Major) | ||
| Introduction to Modern Dance (Non-Major) | ||
| Movement for the Actor I | ||
| Acting Elective | ||
| THTR 105 | Acting I | 3 |
| or THTR 115 | Acting I - BFA | |
| Theatre Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Theatrical Medium | ||
| Acting II - B.A | ||
| Acting II - BFA | ||
| Introduction to Technical Theatre | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | |