Students who minor in Musical Theatre study the craft of acting while developing the essential skills that performing demands of them physically, vocally, intellectually, and emotionally.
Students learn foundational acting techniques in order to create complex characters rooted in textual analysis. These students craft specific imaginative viewpoints and learn to respond “as if” their character’s viewpoint and circumstances were their own.
Classes in acting for musical theatre aim to develop vocal dexterity, clarity, openness, and health.
Students acquire collaborative interpersonal skills in production and coursework including active listening, time management, goal prioritizing, and effective communication.
Students contextualize the art of musical theatre by engaging with historical figures, prominent work, and ideologies that illustrate musical theatre as a product of its cultural moment and an art that tries to shape society in return.