The Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre BFA programs develop outstanding theatre artists with the professional skills, intellectual vigor, and creative resources necessary to excel and thrive in the performing arts of the 21st century.

The strength of our program lies in training all areas of performance with equal respect and importance. We place equal importance in our students' ability to sing, act, and dance. We have a dynamic and versatile faculty able to explore a variety of genres, styles, techniques and expression. Our voice, music and acting courses are designed to meet the specific needs of musical theatre performers in the industry. Along with rigorous training in the main disciplines of voice, acting and dance, our program culminates with a professional development seminar leading to a New York senior showcase event with workshops and a presentation for industry professionals. 

Our goal is to empower students with a wide range of skills suited for the diverse styles within the professional realm. Each musical theatre major participates in voice lessons every semester, tailored to their unique needs. Our voice faculty, experts in musical theatre repertoire, styles, and trends, employ a cross-training approach to provide students with a strong and adaptable vocal technique. Students are trained to master the vocal demands of today's industry, covering styles such as classical, contemporary, belt, commercial, pop, rock, R & B, gospel, country, and folk. Our faculty work with students to create an audition book that showcases their individual personality and essence. Acting is an integral aspect of our musical theatre training. Students train in a progression of foundational acting classes, vocal production, and acting for the camera. Our program also includes intensive study and practical preparation for the business side of this art form including auditioning for the commercial theatre, musical theatre, film and television. Our dance training provides students with training that meets their individual needs. In partnership with the SHSU Department of Dance, our training supports the beginner to the advanced dancer. With a wide variety of dance classes offered, students progress according to their abilities. In addition to their foundational technique classes in ballet, jazz, tap and modern, the major includes specialized classes in musical theatre dance styles. 

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