Bachelor of Arts-Musical Theatre Concentration
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) Musical Theatre concentration in the Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to fostering a student's talent and technique in all aspects of musical theatre. Students enjoy the advantage of being part of a vibrant liberal arts community with the added benefit of more intimate class sizes. This degree program is designed to help the student become a well-rounded and competitive musical theatre scholar/artist, while offering room to explore other fields of study.
By studying Musical Theatre at UA, students will:
work with a faculty of passionate, highly trained professionals.
make valuable connections in professional musical theatre by participating in master classes and auditions here on campus.
receive hands-on preparation for various employment opportunities through professional theatre conferences and on-campus auditions.
have an invaluable, competitive edge with information and material that prepares students for a comprehensive career in the business aspects of musical theatre.
have the opportunity to audition for participation in a senior showcase in NYC, performing for industry professionals.
have the opportunity to perform as part of our diverse season, in occasional touring productions, as part of SummerTide Theatre (our professional theatre in Gulf Shores), and in student productions.
Admission into the Major
Admission to the BA-Musical Theatre concentration is by audition. Auditions are held on campus each fall and spring, with exact dates published annually on the department website. Students must complete the online application form (also on the website) and apply to The University of Alabama in order to be considered for admission. Students will be notified of acceptance, and eligibility for possible departmental scholarship in a timely fashion. If accepted, continuance is dependent upon satisfactory development, evaluated annually by the musical theatre faculty.
Please visit the departmental website for up-to-date, detailed information on the audition process at https://theatre.ua.edu/ba-programs/program-auditions/
Special Opportunities
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers various programs of study leading to the BA degree in theatre. These program areas include acting, musical theatre, theatre management and administration, scene design and technical production, and costume design and production. Please see the principal advisor in each of these areas for entrance requirements and a suggested course of study.
The highly motivated student who seeks to be well prepared for either the profession or graduate education may choose to take more hours in the major than the specified 36. This plan of action is highly desirable and strongly advised, but is not required. If more than 42 hours are accrued in the major, the student will be exceeding the 120 credit hour requirement for graduation by the number of hours taken over the single-subject 42 semester hour limit.
Students earning the bachelor of arts (BA) degree with a major in theatre must complete all University, College and departmental degree requirements. These include the general education requirements, the following major requirements, and other sufficient credits to total a minimum of 120 applicable semester hours.
| MUSICAL THEATRE TRACK | Hours |
| TH 114 | Intro To The Theatre | 3 |
| TH 141 | Acting I | 3 |
| TH 191 | Practicum I | 1 |
| TH 291 | Practicum II | 1 |
| TH 391 | Practicum III | 1 |
| TH 230 | Stage Makeup | 2 |
| TH 165 | Musicianship Theatre Perform I | 3 |
| TH 166 | Musicianship Theatre Perf II | 3 |
| THMT 174 | Freshman Musical Theatre Voice | 2 |
| THMT 274 | Sophomore MTVoice | 2 |
| THMT 374 | Junior Musical Theatre Voice | 2 |
| TH 220 or | Fundamentals of Stagecraft | 3 |
| TH 231 | Beginning Costume Construction |
| TH 361 or | Beginning Directing | 3 |
| TH 470 | Theatre Management |
| TH 451 | Hist Of The Theatre I | 3 |
| TH 452 | History Of The Theatre II | 3 |
| DN 221 or | Ballet Technique II-A | 3 |
| DN 222 | Ballet Technique II-B |
| DN 210 | Dance Styles II | 3 |
| TH 466 | Musical Theatre Performance II | 3 |
| DN 251 or | Jazz Technique II-A | 3 |
| DN 252 | Jazz Technique II-B |
| THMT 301 | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
| TH 395 | Theatre Careers | 3 |
| DN 310 | Dance Styles III | 3 |
| 56 |
| 9 |
| Beginning Movement | |
| Acting II Intro to Scene Stud | |
| Stage Movement III | |
| Acting III: Advanced Scene Study | |
| Acting 5: Comedy and Film | |
| Acting 4: Shakespeare | |
| Stage Dialects | |
| Musicl Theatre Repertoire Coac | |
| Senior MTVoice | |
| 9 |
| 3 |
| Ballet Technique I-A | |
| Ballet Technique I-B | |
| Ballet Technique III-A | |
| Ballet Technique III-B | |
| 6 |
| Beginning Tap Dance | |
| Jazz Technique III-A | |
| Jazz Technique III-B | |
| Advanced Tap Technique | |
| Jazz Technique IV-A | |
| Jazz Technique IV-B | |
| 9 |
| 3 |
| Total Hours | 77 |
Grade Point Average
A 2.0 grade point average in the major is required for completion of the degree. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.
Upper-level Residency
A minimum of 12 hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be earned on this campus
Required Minor
The theatre major following the musical theatre track does not require the completion of a minor.
Additional Major Requirements
The musical theatre track is designed for students preparing for professional careers or graduate study in musical theatre. Admission is by audition, and students are expected to show continued progress in acting, singing and dance. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, and major requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.
Commercial theatre in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles; regional theatre; film and television; education; theme parks; cruise ships
Types of Jobs Accepted
Film and television performance, regional theatre, touring productions, high school educators, graduate school
Jobs of Experienced Alumni
NYC (Broadway (Hamilton, Kinky Boots), Off-Broadway (Sweeney Todd), national Broadway tours (Finding Neverland, Hamilton, Cinderella, Sister Act, Chicago, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Something Rotten), television and film acting, university and high school educators
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