Theatre and Dance Academic Programs

Academic Programs

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Musical Theatre (BFA)

The Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance and Department of Music offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre, providing students with a pre-professional degree program that gives students the techniques and knowledge to pursue a career in Musical Theatre. In addition, students are given a wealth of performance opportunities and hands-on experience in professional theatre venues.

Auditions

In 2004, the Department of Theatre and Dance and Department of Music implemented a new admissions policy for the BFA in Musical Theatre. This degree program now requires an audition for acceptance into the major at the time of applying for admission to the university. In addition to applying to Missouri State University, you are required to submit a formal application to the department for an audition into the BFA in Musical Theatre program.

Specific application and audition requirements are available online. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre shares the General Education Requirements with all Missouri State University Students. In addition, students take additional hours of major requirements in Acting, Music, Design/Technology, Dance, and a cumulative Final Recital.

More information regarding the degree requirements are available in the following documents:

Financial Aid

Both Missouri State University and the Department of Theatre and Dance offer several scholarships and financial aid programs.

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