Overview
What is Musical Theatre at WVU like?
Description
Musicals comprise a large percentage of the theatrical productions in the U.S. every year. Our program trains you for successful musical and stage performance careers in the competitive entertainment industry.
Musical theatre study, performance and production are integral parts of any complete theatre education. Our program is competitive with similar programs throughout the country, especially in the intensity and class time devoted to the study, practice and performance of music, theatre and dance.
You'll have opportunities to perform in one major musical and several minimally produced performance and showcase productions each year. In addition to performing in musicals, you can cross traditional lines and benefit from participating in fully-staged dance, drama and opera productions.
All interested students must apply to the University and audition for the School of Theatre and Dance for acceptance.
Musical Theatre program highlights:
At a Glance
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College/School:
College of Creative Arts -
Division:
School of Theatre and Dance -
Department:
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Degree Designation:
BFA -
Degree Program:
Theatre -
Program:
Musical Theatre
Next Steps
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