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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN MUSICAL THEATRE (B.F.A.)<\/h3>\n
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Description<\/strong>:\u00a0The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at WCSU is a nationally-recognized program offered within the Department of Theatre Arts. \u00a0Within a liberal arts setting, this program provides students with knowledge of, and training in all aspects of musical theatre in order to compete for employment opportunities in the entertainment industry where musical theatre talent is utilized. \u00a0For two consecutive years, WCSU Musical Theatre productions of Parade<\/em> and\u00a0The Drowsy Chaperone\u00a0<\/em>won the national title of \"Outstanding Musical\" from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (2016, 2017). \u00a0In the following year (2018), WCSU's production of\u00a0Evita\u00a0<\/i>received 10 national awards.<\/p>\n

While at WCSU, our students have the opportunity to regularly work with directors, choreographers, and professors from the Broadway community, including winners of Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and Emmy Awards. \u00a0The BFA degree in Musical Theatre at WCSU provides a specialized and focused approach in training young talent, and molding them into young professionals. \u00a0A complete list of courses within the BFA curriculum can be found below, along with a sample 4-year plan of study.<\/p>\n

During our student's final year of undergraduate studies, they get to participate in our Senior Showcase in NYC. \u00a0This showcase provides an opportunity for students to audition in front of top NYC Casting Directors and Agents just before they enter the professional arena.<\/p>\n

Entry Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>The BFA in Musical Theatre requires a prescreen audition in order to be invited to campus for an in-person audition. For more information about how to submit a prescreen, how to audition, and what to prepare, please visit the BFA in Musical Theatre Auditions webpage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Degree Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.<\/p>\n

Student Standing:\u00a0<\/strong>Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0. Theatre courses with grades lower than \u201cC\u201d will not be accepted as meeting the requirements for the major.<\/p>\n

General Education<\/strong>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cognates<\/strong>: In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the\u00a0general education\u00a0breadth requirement.\u00a0If cognate courses are required,\u00a0they are included in the\u00a0list of courses required in the major.<\/p>\n

Electives:<\/strong>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN MUSICAL THEATRE (B.F.A.)<\/h3>\n
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REQUIRED COURSES IN BFA MUSICAL THEATRE - 80 SH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
THR 100 Introduction to Theatre Production\u00a0(FY)\u00a0OR\u00a0THR 300 Theatre Production Lab<\/td>\n1\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR\u00a0103 Ballet Fundamentals for Musical Theatre<\/td>\n2\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 113 BFA Performance Studio (0 SH for 8 semesters)<\/td>\n0 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 165 Stage\u00a0Makeup<\/td>\n1 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 171 Musical Theatre Workshop<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR\u00a0181 Acting I: Character Study (CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 182 Technical Theatre\u00a0I<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 183 Applied Voice (1 SH for 8 semesters)<\/td>\n8 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 207 Dance for Musical Theatre: Jazz<\/td>\n2 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 208 Dance for Musical Theatre: Tap<\/td>\n2 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 209 Dance for Musical Theatre:\u00a0Modern<\/td>\n2 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 260 Voice and Diction<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 279 History of the Theatre\u00a0OR THR 286 History of Theatre II<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 281 Acting II: Scene Study\u00a0(CP)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR\u00a0284 Costume Technology<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 295 Musicianship for Musical Theatre I<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 296 Musicianship for Musical Theatre II<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 300 Theatre Production Lab (1 SH for\u00a06\u00a0semesters)<\/td>\n6\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR\u00a0305\u00a0Dance\u00a0Combination Class (1 SH\u00a0for 2\u00a0semesters)<\/td>\n2\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 372 Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 388 Acting III: Period Styles<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 389 Auditioning Techniques<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 392 Scene into Song<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 401 Musical Theatre Repertoire<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR\u00a0402\u00a0Special Topics in THR Arts: Musical Theatre<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 403 Transition Workshop<\/td>\n1 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 490 Senior Portfolio in Theatre Arts\u00a0(CE, W3)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 495 Senior Showcase<\/td>\n2 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Musical Theatre Electives:\u00a0THR 244 Playwriting, THR 252 Acting for the Camera, THR\u00a0298 Performing Shakespeare, THR 386 Directing 1 (CT), THR 387 Devised Theatre<\/td>\n3\u00a0SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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THR 107W Play Structure and Analysis (W2)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR 204 Musical Theatre History I: Pre-1943\u00a0(IC)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THR\u00a0214: Musical Theatre History II: 1943-Present\u00a0(IC)<\/td>\n3 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Minimum GPA for the BFA in\u00a0Musical\u00a0Theatre\u00a0= 2.0. Theatre courses with grades lower than \u201cC\u201d will not be accepted as meeting the requirements for the major.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SAMPLE 4-YEAR PLAN OF STUDY - BFA Musical Theatre<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information about how to audition\/what to prepare, please visit the BFA - Musical Theatre Auditions webpage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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