Program Overview
Musical Theatre Pathway
Bring stories to life through performance, production, and creative collaboration while preparing for opportunities on stage, behind the scenes, and beyond.
Performance Experience
Develop skills in acting, singing, and dancing through hands-on performance opportunities.
Production & Design
Explore the creative and technical work that brings productions to life on and behind the stage.
Industry Connections
Learn from experienced faculty and professionals, including leaders actively working in the field.
Why choose the Musical Theatre Pathway?
- Open to students from any major, allowing you to combine musical theatre with your academic interests.
- Gain practical experience in performance, production, and arts administration.
- Learn from experienced faculty and professionals
- Customize your experience by focusing on performance, production, design, administration, or a combination of interests.
- Build creative, collaborative, and leadership skills that transfer to careers across the performing arts and beyond.
Choose the path that's right for you
Students may tailor the Musical Theatre Pathway through one of four areas of emphasis:
- Instrumental
- Vocal/Acting
- Production and Design
- Administration
Coursework and experiential learning allow students to develop skills in areas including:
- Acting
- Singing
- Dancing
- Pit orchestra performance
- Rehearsal accompaniment
- Choreography
- Theatrical design
- Stage technology
- Lighting
- Directing
- Stage management
- Box office operations
- House management
Ready to Take the Stage?
Whether your passion is performing, directing, designing, or managing productions, the Musical Theatre Pathway provides opportunities to develop your talents while complementing a liberal arts education.
Career Opportunities
The skills developed through the pathway also transfer to careers in film, television, arts education, and other creative industries. Even students who choose careers outside the performing arts gain a lifelong appreciation for theatre and the collaborative skills it fosters.
The Musical Theatre Pathway prepares students for opportunities in areas such as:
Musical theatre performance
Opera and operetta
Stage production
Theatre design
Arts administration
Stage management
Production management
