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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Musical Theatre Concentration focuses on building progressive techniques and skills essential for musical theatre, encompassing vocal performance, dance, and acting, along with studies in musical theatre history, theory, and repertoire. Students learn to interpret and perform both modern and classical scripts as actors, execute dynamic choreography, and maintain vocal health for sustained performance across stage, screen, and recording. As collaborative artists, students engage in the creative process, from rehearsal to production, shaping the evolution of musical theatre.
Beyond the core CSU Theatre Program Learning Outcomes, the Musical Theatre Concentration emphasizes these specialized objectives:
PERFORMANCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE: Cultivate a distinctive artistic perspective by mastering progressive techniques in singing, dancing, and acting required for musical theatre performance.
ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT IN MUSICAL THEATRE: Understand the musical theatre performer's role as a collaborative and visionary artist, while exploring the artform's history, repertoire, traditions, and professional standards.