At the heart of our program is a bold commitment to personalized artist development. We reject the outdated “one size fits all” model and instead focus on the unique journey of each student. Through holistic, wellness-centered training, we prepare performers not only to thrive in today’s professional market—but to do so with integrity, balance, and purpose.
Our students cultivate sustainable, healthy practices for both body and mind, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and artistic authenticity. In our classrooms, studios, and rehearsal spaces, we’re redefining what theatre education can be—disrupting outdated hierarchies and creating inclusive, collaborative environments where all voices are heard. These values are embedded in our syllabi, rehearsals, and performances, shaping not just what we teach, but how we teach it.
This conservatory-style program is rooted in sequential training and enriched by the breadth of a liberal arts education, all within a vibrant university campus. Here, students do more than train. They grow, lead, and help shape the industry's future.
Freshman Year
- Introduction to Musical Theatre (TH1210)
- Score and Libretto Analysis-Acting the Song (TH1211)
- Beginning Acting (TH1364)
- Intermediate Acting (TH1365)
- Jazz and Ballet (both semesters) (TH1260 / TH2261 / TH3262 & TH1280 / TH2281 / TH3282)
- Musical Theatre Singing Technique I & II (TH1121 / TH1122)
- Musical Theatre Musicianship I & II (TH1312 / TH1314)
- Theatre Activities (TH2111)
Sophomore Year
- Musical Theatre Devising (TH2210)
- Applied Musical Theatre Musicianship Through Performance (TH2211)
- Tap I & II (TH3251 / TH3252)
- MT Dance I & II (TH3271 / TH3272)
- Private Voice Lessons (TH 3120 / TH4120)
- Introduction to Theatrical Design (TH1350)
- Acting Realism (TH3364)
- Pop/Rock Repertoire Building (TH3150)
- History of Musical Theatre I* (TH3322)
Junior Year
- Characterization (TH2354)
- History of the Theatre I & II (TH3320/TH3321)
- Tap III (TH4251) (elective)
- MT Dance III (TH4271)
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique (TH3396)
- Experiencing Speech (TH2345)
- Private Voice Lessons (TH 3120 / TH4120)
- Additional dance class of your choice
Senior Year
- Musical Theatre Industry Showcase and Business of the Business (TH4396)
- Television/Film Performance (TH3342)
- Directing I (TH4364)
- Private Voice Lessons (TH 3120 / TH4120)
- Two dance classes of your choice
*Taken after prerequisite coursework is completed.
University Core Curriculum
Students should consult an academic advisor about how to sequence general education core curriculum courses alongside major requirements. Core classes may also be taken during summer or winter sessions.