Pioneers Take Center Stage

Artists who thrive in musical theatre spent years honing their talent and nurturing their craft – which is why Marietta College is a great place for students who are serious about entering the industry.

Marietta’s Musical Theatre program offers a unique opportunity for students because it results in a Bachelor of Arts degree – which means the breadth and the strength of the curriculum also is ideal for students looking to continue their education at the graduate level.

After completing an audition and being accepted into the program, students embark on a journey to build a strong foundation of skills in theatre, music and dance. At Marietta College, every production season of musicals, plays and festivals is designed around the students to ensure they have many opportunities to apply their growing knowledge and skills. Classic and modern musicals and operas with diverse styles and staging are performed so students can refine all aspects of their craft and be prepared for a variety of professional roles.

Talented and dedicated faculty help students develop all of the abilities needed to thrive as musical theatre actors, from physical training and vocal techniques to soft skills like self-marketing. Students also complete a theatre internship to practice their expertise professionally and then culminate their Marietta College education with a capstone project to demonstrate mastery of theatrical skills.

Acting, singing, dancing: be a triple threat

In addition to completing a liberal arts core curriculum, Musical Theatre majors prepare for success in the theatre industry by completing a rigorous course load.

Theatre courses

THEA 106	Acting I	3 credit hours
THEA 210	Backstage Experience	3 credit hours
THEA 215	Voice and Movement	3 credit hours
THEA 217	Stage Combat	3 credit hours
THEA 266	Auditioning	3 credit hours
THEA 318	Advanced Acting: Musical Theatre	3 credit hours
THEA 346	Sound Technology and Design	3 credit hours
THEA 351	History of Musical Theatre	3 credit hours
THEA 225	Performance Practicum	1 credit hour
THEA 225   OR THEA 325	Performance Practicum   OR Advanced Performance Practicum	1 credit hour
THEA 226   OR THEA 326	Technical Theatre Practicum   OR Advanced Technical Theatre Practicum	1 credit hour
THEA 366	Professional Preparation and Ethics	3 credit hours
THEA 397	Theatre Internship	3 credit hours
THEA 481	Theatre Capstone	3 credit hours
36 credit hours

Majors should take Acting I and Backstage Experience in their freshman year.

Music Courses

MUSC 111	Theory I	3 credit hours
MUSC 112	Theory II	3 credit hours
MUSC 141	Keyboard I (If proficient, MUSC 151 Applied – Piano may be substituted)	1 credit hour
MUSC 142	Keyboard II (If proficient, MUSC 151 Applied – Piano may be substituted)	1 credit hour
MUSC 171	Aural Skills I	1 credit hour
MUSC 172	Aural Skills II	1 credit hour
MUSC 362	Opera Workshop	1 credit hour
	Six hours of Applied – Voice   AND six hours of vocal ensemble, taken concurrently	12 credit hours
23 credit hours

Majors should take Theory I and II, Aural Skills I and II, two semesters of Applied - Voice and two semesters of vocal ensemble in their freshman year.

Dance Courses

DANC 110	Dance for Theatre	3 credit hours
DANC 201	Ballet / Modern	1 credit hour
DANC 202	Tap	1 credit hour
DANC 203	Jazz for Musical Theatre	1 credit hour
DANC 303	Advanced Jazz for Musical Theatre	1 credit hour
7 credit hours Program total: 66 credit hours

Majors should take Dance for Theatre in their freshman year.

 

Ready to Apply?

In addition to applying to Marietta College, the BA in Musical Theatre program requires acceptance to the program through an application process. For more information, go to Theatre Application Requirements.

 

Learn More

Interested in learning more about our programs? Contact Cas Felt in the Department of Theatre at cas.felt@marietta.edu or 740.376.4698. Be sure to ask about our Talent Scholarships!