BA in Performing Arts- Musical Theatre in Washington D.C. United States | American University

American University's Theatre and Musical Theatre Program equips you for success across diverse careers in and beyond the performing arts. Every major builds upon a solid liberal arts foundation. Our mission is to foster an energetic, challenging, and nurturing community of artist-scholar-citizens within a top-tier liberal arts setting that values diversity. We train students for the constantly changing world of modern theatre, honoring tradition while focusing on innovation. We actively confront racism, anti-blackness, and all forms of discrimination, championing fairness, inclusion, and progressive values. We address today's pressing political, social, and cultural challenges head-on. We inspire students to embrace bold experimentation, learn from courageous failures, and continuously develop as both theatre practitioners and individuals. Our program celebrates boundary-pushing, questioning norms, and exploring new creative horizons.