Theatre

The Musical Theatre concentration is built on a fundamental belief: musical theatre artists are, first and foremost, actors who sing.

Our training model positions acting as the foundation of all performance work. Whether delivering a contemporary ballad, performing classical repertoire, or creating new musical theatre work, students learn to approach every moment through the lens of character, intention, and authentic storytelling.

This concentration exists within a broader performance ecosystem that values interdisciplinary collaboration, artistic experimentation, and creative agency.

Students train alongside peers in other performance areas, developing the collaborative skills and artistic flexibility essential for today’s performance industries.

We prepare artists for a contemporary landscape that increasingly values versatility, creative problem-solving, and the ability to move fluidly between stage, film, television, and emerging performance forms. Our graduates are storytellers first, equipped to build compelling narratives wherever their creative journeys lead them.

OUR PRINCIPLES

1. Actor-Centered Training
   1. Musical theatre study is grounded in strong acting technique, ensuring students approach all performance work with depth, specificity, and authentic character development.
2. A Full Performance Education
   1. Students benefit from the breadth of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a concentration in performance/musical theatre curriculum while developing specialized musical theatre skills, creating well-rounded, versatile artists.
3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
   1. Students regularly collaborate across performance areas and theatre disciplines, strengthening ensemble skills and creative adaptability.
4. New Work Development
   1. The program encourages the creation and development of original musical theatre projects, preparing students to be artistic collaborators and innovators.
5. Creative Agency
   1. Training empowers students to develop their artistic voice, make bold choices, and actively shape their own creative growth.
6. Preparation for Today’s Industry
   1. Students develop the flexibility needed for work across stage, film, television, digital media, and evolving performance platforms.

All training takes place within the comprehensive Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a concentration in performance/musical theatre curriculum, ensuring both specialization and artistic versatility.

Acting

• All musical theatre work is rooted in rigorous acting study. Students develop strong skills in character analysis, emotional truth, and storytelling that inform every aspect of musical performance.

Vocal Performance

• Students build healthy, flexible vocal technique across styles while developing musicianship, interpretive skills, and audition preparation. Vocal work is always integrated with character-driven storytelling.

Movement and Physical Storytelling

• Movement training develops body awareness, expressive physicality, and the integration of choreography into character work. The focus is on purposeful, expressive movement rather than technical perfection.

Musical Theatre Repertoire

• Students explore a wide range of musical theatre styles, from classic repertoire to contemporary works. Training emphasizes interpretation, acting through song, and professional performance practices.

Students gain extensive performance experience throughout their training. These opportunities help students build range, confidence, and adaptability across a variety of performance settings.

Mainstage Productions

• Fully produced musical theatre productions led by professional directors, music directors, and choreographers.

Musical Theatre Projects

• Showcases, cabarets, and smaller performance projects that allow focused repertoire development.

Collaborative Productions

• Interdisciplinary projects that integrate performance, design, and creative technology.

New Work Experiences

• Workshops and developmental performances of original musicals and experimental performance pieces.

This concentration prepares students for a wide range of creative careers.

Graduates pursue opportunities in stage performance, musical theatre, film and television, and collaborative creative industries. They leave with strong storytelling skills, professional discipline, and the adaptability needed to thrive in an evolving artistic landscape.

Beyond specific career paths, students develop the core qualities every working artist needs: resilience, collaboration, creativity, and the ability to connect meaningfully with audiences.

As a Musical Theatre concentration student, you become part of a supportive, collaborative community of artists who challenge and inspire one another.

Your days will include singing in studio classes, developing characters in acting work, exploring movement and choreography, and collaborating on performance projects. You’ll workshop new material, refine audition skills, and discover how to bring authenticity and intention to every performance moment.

The culture of the program emphasizes ensemble, creative risk-taking, and mutual support. Students grow not only as performers, but as artists with a clear sense of their voice, identity, and creative direction.

If you see musical theatre as an actor’s art form…
If you want training that balances voice, movement, and storytelling…
If you value collaboration, creativity, and artistic growth…

Then this program may be the right place for you.

We’re looking for curious, passionate artists who want to develop their craft, tell meaningful stories, and grow into versatile performers ready for the evolving world of musical theatre.