Musical Theatre Concentration

A practical open level dance class designed to familiarize the student with the styles of dance most frequently used in Musical Theatre. Students will be given an overview of the various expectations and roles that may be required in the Musical Theatre Industry.

Study and directed practice of advanced individual and group dance in modern musicals. Students will also practice learning choreography under time constraints to better prepare them for the musical-theatre audition process.

History of theater from antiquity through early nineteenth century. Students will also learn the foundational concepts and theories of theatre.

Voice for Musical Theatre I introduces students to skills on speech, diction, pitch, analysis, and interpretation through various styles of period and contemporary musical theatre works. Solo and ensemble application of singing techniques, preparation, and presentation.

Voice for Musical Theatre II develops students' skills on speech, diction, pitch, analysis, and interpretation through various styles of period and contemporary musical theatre works. Solo and ensemble application of singing techniques, preparation, and presentation.

An introduction to the basic materials and techniques used in scene, painting, costume, and lighting production. Intended to equip the student with the skills required to work on productions. This course will also hold discussions of basic terminology, shop organization, job descriptions, maintenance procedures, and safety. Other jobs such as run crew, wardrobe, front of house, board operator, or other duties will be discussed.

Students explore in-depth a series of assigned scenes and plays. Students will be required to complete close readings, discussion, and analysis of specific scenes and plays. Students will also apply their analysis to the performance of at least three different scenes in different styles.

Students will develop their ability to analyze texts by reading a number of plays in the context of acting and directing. Students will learn different approaches to script analysis through readings, discussions, projects, and presentations through a close examination of representative texts from the dramatic canon.

This course focuses on basic acting skills as they apply to musical theater. In particular, students will focus on working with elevated text and the transitions from scene into song.

This course focuses on advanced acting skills as they apply to musical theater. In particular students will focus on working with elevated text and the transitions from scene into song as well as musical interludes, dance breaks, and reprises.

History of theatre from the nineteenth century to the present. Students will also learn advanced concepts and influential theories of theatre.

Provides students with a practical intensive experience in one or more aspects of production during the fall or spring semester of their senior year. Each student is assigned a specific production role depending on his or her concentration and career goals.

Participation in TheatreFest, improve, and other approved student-driven theatrical activities. All events are overseen by the Director of Theatre.