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Musical Theatre Performance

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Step Into the Spotlight with a Musical Theatre Minor

Fuel your love of performing with a minor in musical theatre! Whether you’re planning a career on stage or simply love performing, this minor is a great creative outlet that works with any major in the theatre and dance department.

The musical theatre program offers a well-rounded education in acting, voice and dance, emphasising both traditional and contemporary musical theatre styles. Students receive hands-on production experience, flexible elective options, vocal training and plenty of performance opportunities.

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College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Theatre & Dance

About the Theatre & Dance Programs

The musical theatre minor blends acting, singing and dance, giving students a well-rounded education in multiple performance disciplines. Our musical theatre classes are specifically designed to foster confidence, collaboration and creativity while giving students the flexibility to choose the courses that excite them. Flexible elective options include movement for actors, history of musical theatre and 20th century theatre diversity.

This minor is only available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the theatre and dance department.

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Musical theatre students have access to UW’s state-of-the art performance spaces, rehearsal studios and technology. These resources include:

  • Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA): This building houses the theatre and dance department and features multiple performance venues.
  • Main Stage Theatre: A professional-quality proscenium theatre used for large-scale musicals and productions.
  • Studio Theatre: A flexible, black-box theatre ideal for experimental works, smaller productions and student-led showcases.
  • Recital Hall: A high-quality performance space often used for voice showcases and concerts.
  • Acting, music and dance studios: These dedicated spaces are equipped with mirrors, barres, pianos, sound equipment, sprung floors and lighting.
  • Costume and scene shops: Students have access to costume design facilities for fittings and a scene shop for hands-on experience in set design.

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What can you do with a musical theatre minor?

A musical theatre minor opens the door to a variety of exciting career options, both on and off stage. This minor is also beneficial for those hoping to work outside the theatre. It provides great experience for anyone considering careers in marketing, event planning, education, counseling or any other career that involves collaboration or public speaking.

Musical Theatre Performance Careers

Here are some of the roles you may pursue after graduation:

  • Musical Theatre Performer
  • Singer
  • Stage Manager
  • Casting Director
  • Lighting or Set Designer
  • Theatre Company Administrator
  • Drama Teacher

 

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What career fields do alumni work in?

A musical theatre education is beneficial for almost any career path. It boosts creativity, confidence and collaboration capabilities. Many of our graduates go on to perform professionally, pursue graduate training or work in the entertainment industry.

What graduate schools have UW theatre and dance alumni attended?

Our performers are frequently admitted to prestigious graduate programs, including those at the following institutions:

  • Yale University
  • Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance
  • California Institute of the Arts
  • Sarah Lawrence College
  • Colombia University School of Physical Therapy
  • University of Michigan
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Musical Theatre Minor Highlights

Adding a musical theatre minor is an excellent way to broaden your education while pursuing another performance-related major or concentration. Here are a few things you should know about this program.

Performance Experience

From UW stage productions to performance-based classes, the musical theatre minor is filled with opportunities to take the stage. In addition to UW live theatre performances, all students take a musical theatre workshop, which involves voice and acting training, scene study and full-scale productions. Students additionally have the opportunity to showcase their abilities in student-led showcases and UW’s annual one-act play festival.

 

Study Abroad Programs

UW offers a wide variety of exciting study abroad programs that enhance our students’ education and broaden their perspectives. Musical theatre students may be interested in training programs in London, New York or other theatre hubs that offer workshops in acting, voice and movement from world-class instructors. This exposure to global theatre traditions enhances students’ versatility and understanding of different performance styles.

Internships & Professional Development

UW musical theatre students are highly regarded in the local community and often complete internships in theatres across the country. These work experiences offer networking opportunities, exposure to professional rehearsal environments and hands-on experience in performance, directing and production. Our theatre and dance faculty provide guidance and connections to regional and national theatre companies, often helping students gain industry experience and contacts.

Training in Multiple Performance Disciplines

This well-rounded program offers comprehensive training in several performance disciplines and ancillary topics, including:

Acting
Voice
Movement
Musical theatre history
Auditioning
Stage production
Dance

 

Related Programs

Interested in a musical theatre minor? These programs may also be of interest to you:

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Department of Theatre & Dance

University of Wyoming

Department 3951, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2199

Email: theatre_dance@uwyo.edu