This degree is well-suited for theatre students who already have a more defined career focus. The course of study is intensive and provides a strong foundation in a specialized area of theatre. The BAC in Theatre with a Specialization in Musical Theatre degree is a rigorous training program that combines coursework in theatre, dance and music to provide the strongest foundation possible for musical theatre performers.

This degree includes 70 hours of coursework outside of the department, as well as a core theatre curriculum and a specialized course of study. Instead of a minor, each BAC major must fulfill a support field requirement. For the Musical Theatre Specialization, this support field requirement will be met by prescribed coursework in Music and Dance.

Admission to this degree is by audition only. You can click on the links to access the audition requirements and download an audition reservation form.

All BAC in Theatre students, regardless of their specialization, must take the following core courses:

• Production Participation (six semesters; at least three of which must be backstage or shop)
• Major Event Participation (two semesters)
• Script Analysis
• Theatre History & Literature: Origins-1700s
• Theatre History & Literature: 1700s-Present
• Period, Style & Form
• Senior Seminar

Musical Theatre Specialization:

• Acting: Principals
• Musical Theatre
• Acting: Songs & Arias
• Support Field I – Music
  • Aural Skills I
  • Aural Skills II
  • Music Theory I
  • Music Theory II
  • 7 hours of Applied Voice
  • 2 hours of Ensemble
• Support Field II – Dance (Choose 14 hours from the following list.)
  • Ballroom Dancing I
  • Jazz Technique and Theory I
  • Tap Dance I
  • Modern Dance Technique and Theory I & II
  • Ballet Technique and Theory I & II
  • Dance Topics (Technique only)

BAC in Musical Theatre Audition Requirements      
BAC in Musical Theatre Audition Reservation Form