Musical Theatre Requirements (56 Credits)
THEATRE CORE (20 Credits)
THTR140 Acting 1 (4)
THTR150 Voice for the Stage (2)
THTR155 Stagecraft (4)
THTR183 Jazz Dance (2)
THTR219 MT History (4)
THTR380W Applied Research (4)
REQUIRED COURSES (28 Credits)
THTR141 Acting 2 (4)
THTR151 Dialect for the Stage (2)
THTR283 Dance for Musical Theatre (2)
THTR340 Acting Studio 1 (4)
MUSC140 Class Piano 1 or 2 (2)
MUSC161 Musicianship 1 (4)
MUSC161Y Musicianship 1 Lab (1)
MUSL170 - MUSL270 - MUSL370 - MUSL470 Applied Voice Lessons (5)
MUSC268 Acting Through Song (4)
STRUCTURED ELECTIVES (8 Credits)
Two additional dance courses as approved by advisor (4)
Additional semester hours in performance-based disciplines, as approved by advisor (4)
Production Requirements for the Musical Theatre Major
Majors and musical theatre scholarship holders are required to demonstrate significant involvement within the Theatre Department* production program prior to graduation (Dramatic Vocal Arts productions, although run under the auspices of the Music department, will be considered significant involvement in the Theatre Department). As a general rule, although specific productions may require any student to fill any kind of position, students will progress from holding apprenticeship positions (supporting roles, whether as actors or backstage) to leadership positions during their time in the program.
Students in residence at Willamette University for four full years are expected to fill nine practicum roles, of which five must be at the leadership level.
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