Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)

School of the Arts

Department of Theatre and Dance

You'll have outstanding training and opportunities to become a world-class performer within this interdisciplinary, accredited degree program.

This demanding professional major will prepare you for a competitive career in musical theatre, and is the only program within the CCCU (Council of Christian Colleges & Universities) that is accredited by NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre). Extensive training in acting, dancing and singing will provide you with a comprehensive performance background. 

With the opportunity to be involved in a minimum of three on-campus productions, participate in music and dance ensembles and various internship opportunities, you'll gain a wealth of real-world performing experience. 

As a musical theatre major at Messiah College, you'€™ll be able to:

• Have the opportunity to audition for touring companies of musicals, in summer stock theatre or in musical theatre offerings in New York or other major cities around the country.
• Consider studying study at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland over January-term (J-term).
• Choose to continue your studies in a Master of Fine Arts program.
• Connect with a community of Messiah theatre graduates that exists in New York City.
• Have access to the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, home to a state-of-the-art dance studio and black box space, which is scheduled to open in 2013.
  

Major Requirements

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