BFA in Music Theatre in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre program offers an intensive curriculum featuring song repertoire development, audition strategies, dance techniques and repertoire, stage vocal performance, and studies in American musical theater history. After completing one quarter of Music Theatre Workshop, Level III (DRAMA 143A, DRAMA 143B, or DRAMA 143C), students may audition for the B.F.A. program each quarter. The Drama Department, consistently ranked among the nation's top ten training programs, integrates extensive liberal arts education with specialized instruction across various theater disciplines. The department stages a diverse annual production calendar including plays, musicals, and world premiere works exploring different scales and performer-audience dynamics. Established with the goal of developing critically thinking theater artists, the department cultivates an innovative atmosphere for design, performance, and academic exploration. Its unique blend of renowned permanent faculty, visiting master artists, engaged students, and outstanding facilities creates a dynamic program that balances creative vitality with academic excellence. The faculty comprises accomplished professionals who bring contemporary, practical knowledge to their instruction.