Theatre: Musical Theatre (BFA)
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#1
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Theatre website OnStage Blog has recognized Southeast Missouri State University in its “Best College Theatre Programs in Every State” list for 2021.
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Top 30
Musical Theatre Programs in the U.S.A.
Theatre website OnStage Blog has recognized Southeast Missouri State University in its Top 30 College Musical Theatre Programs for 2019-2020.
Musical Theatre (BFA) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree
What you’ll study
The BFA Theatre: Musical Theatre option is for students who are pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Theatre: Musical Theatre Option – 83 hours
A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the major and a 2.5 overall GPA. No minor is required.
- TH105 Rehearsal & Production I (2)
- TH107 Theory Skills & Analysis for Musical Theatre (3)
- TH111 Introduction to Theatre Design & Technology (3)
- TH122 Class Voice for Musical Theatre I (3)
- TH123 Class Voice for Musical Theatre II (3)
- TH181 Script Analysis (3)
- TH201 Private Voice for Musical Theatre I (2)
- TH218 Acting I (3)
- TH219 Auditioning I (1)
- TH228 Acting II (3)
- TH301 Private Voice for Musical Theatre II (2)
- TH305 Rehearsal & Production II (4)
- TH307 Musical Theatre Score Study (3)
- TH318 Musical Theatre Performance I (3)
- TH327 Auditioning II (3)
- TH328 Acting III (3)
- TH329 Acting IV (3)
- TH401 Private Voice for Musical Theatre III (2)
- TH411 Musical Theatre Vocal Styles (3)
- TH418 Musical Theatre Performance II (3)
- TH488 Senior Portfolio for Acting & Musical Theatre (3)
- TH490 Theatre History I (3)
- TH491 Musical Theatre History (3)
Dance - Choose 2 hours:
- TH499 Internship (2)
- TH800 Summer Theatre & Dance Workshop (2)
Dance - Choose 3 hours:
- LI432 Shakespeare’s Comedies & Histories (3)
- LI433 Shakespeare’s Tragedies (3)
Dance - Choose 4 hours:
- DA112 Ballet for Musical Theatre I (2+2)
- DA129 Ballet for Musical Theatre II (2)
- DA211 Ballet I (2)
- DA311 Ballet II (2)
Dance - Choose 4 hours:
- DA118 Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre I (2)
- DA127 Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre II (2)
- DA226 Jazz Dance I (2)
- DA326 Jazz Dance II (2)
Dance - Choose 2 hours:
- DA236 Tap Dance I (2)
- DA336 Tap Dance II (2)
- DA436 Tap Dance III (2)
Musical Theatre - choose 5 hours:
- DA131 Introduction to Aerial Arts (1)
- DA211 Ballet I (2)
- DA221 Modern Dance I (2)
- DA226 Jazz Dance I (2)
- DA311 Ballet II (2)
- DA321 Modern Dance II (2)
- DA326 Jazz Dance II (2)
- DA336 Tap Dance II (2)
- DA391 Topics in Dance (3)
- DA411 Ballet III (2)
- DA421 Modern Dance III (2)
- DA426 Jazz Dance III (2)
- DA436 Tap Dance III (2)
- MM105 Aural Skills (1)
- MU 151 Functional Piano (1)
- TH 317 Voice for the Actor (3)
- TH 319 Acting for Film & Television (3)
- TH 321 Stage Combat I (3)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines, with TH233 recommended*)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (17 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- TH105 (1)
- TH107 (3)
- TH111 (3)
- TH122 (3)
- TH218 (3)
- TH219 (1)
- Dance Elective (2)
Spring Semester (18 Hours)
- EN100 (3)
- TH105 (1)
- TH123 (3)
- TH228 (3)
- TH307 (3)
- Dance Elective (2)
- General Education (3)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (16 hours)
- TH201 (1)
- TH305 (1)
- TH328 (3)
- Dance Elective (2)
- General Education* (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- TH201 (1)
- TH305 (1)
- TH329 (3)
- Dance Elective (2)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- TH181 (3)
- TH301 (1)
- TH305 (1)
- TH318 (3)
- TH490 (3)
- Dance Elective (2)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- TH301 (1)
- TH305 (1)
- TH327 (2)
- TH411 (3)
- TH418 (3)
- Dance Elective (2)
- General Education (3)
Summer Semester (2 Hours)
- TH499 or TH800 (2)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15-16 Hours)
- LI432 or LI433 (3)
- TH401 (1)
- TH488 (3)
- Musical Theatre Elective (2-3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (14-15 Hours)
- TH401 (1)
- TH491 (3)
- TH498 (3)
- Musical Theatre Elective (2-3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
A minimum 3.0 GPA in the major and overall 2.0 are required to graduate with a BFA-Musical Theatre degree.
Theatre Program
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Facilities
Students in the Theatre program have access to many different types of facilities for a special learning experience. We have multiple performance theatres that provide a unique performance experience for our students and community!
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Auditions
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Experiential Learning
Our students get hands on learning the moment they start classes! From live shows, master classes, summer festivals, and more, Theatre students have many opportunities to grow in their craft. Learn more about what the B.A in Theatre program offers (9.1.4.6)!
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Onstage Blog
OnStage Blog recently moved Southeast Missouri State to the “Best College Theatre Program in Every State” list! Read the article to learn why our program is special and could be the right fit for you!
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