Students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre will be able to:
demonstrate an ability to analyze dramatic literature and its performance/production in cultural and historical contexts;
demonstrate competency in various acting styles and periods;
perform vocal repertoire from varying styles and genres with appropriate technique;
demonstrate technical skills and artistry in a variety of dance styles appropriate to the musical theatre industry; and
demonstrate the business knowledge and skills required for the 21st Century musical theatre profession.
Course and Credit Requirements
1st Year – Fall
APVO 103 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
DAPE 120 Foundations of Ballet Technique Credit(s): 3 (Domain 2) or DAPE 220 Dance Technique for Musical Theatre Credit(s): 3
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2)
TH 101 Acting I Credit(s): 3 (Domain 1) *
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar Credit(s): 3 (Domain 7)
1st Year – Spring
APVO 103 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 105 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills ICredit(s): 1.5 ^
DAPE 220 Dance Technique for Musical Theatre Credit(s): 3 or DAPE Ballet and Jazz Dance Elective Credit(s): 2
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2)
TH 102 Acting II Credit(s): 3 (Domain 1) *
Quantitative Literacy Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 3)
TH 153 Musical Theatre Styles Credit(s): 1
2nd Year – Fall
APVO 203 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 106 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills IICredit(s): 1.5
or
MUPP 121 Beginning Guitar Class Credit(s): 1
DAPE 135 Tap I or DAPE 136 Tap II Credit(s): 1
DAPE Jazz Dance Elective Credit(s): 1
MUTC 121 Music Theory for Musical Theatre I Credit(s): 2
MUTC 123 Sightsinging for Musical Theatre I Credit(s): 1
TH 112 Stage Craft Credit(s): 3
TH 141 Theatrical Stage Makeup Credit(s): 1.5
TH 201 Acting III Credit(s): 3 *
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
2nd Year – Spring
APVO 203 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
DAPE 136 Tap II or DAPE 235 Tap III Credit(s): 1
DAPE Ballet or Jazz Dance Elective Credit(s): 1
MUTC 122 Music Theory for Musical Theatre II Credit(s): 2
MUTC 124 Sightsinging for Musical Theatre II Credit(s): 1
TH 111 Stage Lighting Credit(s): 3 or TH 131 Stage Costuming
TH 203 Acting Through Song Credit(s): 3*
TH 208 Script Analysis Credit(s): 3 (Domain 2)
3rd Year – Fall
APVO 303 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
DAPE 333 Musical Theatre Dance Styles I Credit(s): 1 or Jazz Dance Elective
DAPE Ballet Elective Credit(s): 1
TH 355 American Musical Theatre I Credit(s): 3 (Domain 2)
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
The Nature of Science Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 4)
TH 202 Acting IV Credit(s): 3*
TH 403 Advanced Acting Through Song I Credit(s): 3*
3rd Year – Spring
APVO 303 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
DAPE 334 Musical Theatre Dance Styles II Credit(s): 1 or Jazz Dance Elective
DAPE Elective – Ballet or Tap Credit(s): 1
TH 149 Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre Credit(s): 3
TH 356 American Musical Theatre II Credit(s): 3
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1 #
Moral Reasoning Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 5)
4th Year – Fall
APVO 403 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
DAPE 333 Musical Theatre Styles I Credit(s): 1 or Ballet and Jazz Dance Elective Credit(s): 2
TH 309 Preparation for the Theatre Profession Credit(s): 3
TH 404 Advanced Acting Through Song II Credit(s): 3*
TH 351 History of Theatre I Credit(s): 3 (Domain 2)
or
TH 352 History of Theatre II Credit(s): 3 (Domain 7)
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
4th Year – Spring
APVO 403 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
DAPE 334 Musical Theatre Styles II or Ballet or Jazz Dance Elective Credit(s): I
TH 300 Acting for the Camera Credit(s): 3 *
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1 #
TH 451 Senior Repertoire and Showcase Credit(s): 3
The Individual in Society Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 6)
Degree Total with MUPP 121: 126 credits
Degree Total with APCP 106: 126.5 credits
*Minimum grade of “C” required.
^Piano Proficiency Examination required.
#Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre curriculum are required to audition for all productions (opera is not mandatory) and must accept the role(s) in which they are cast. A minimum of two successful completions are required.
Dance Requirements
Musical Theatre majors are required to register and participate in a dance technique course (DA or DAPE) every semester of full-time enrollment.