Training
•Bullet: Rigorous triple-threat training combining theatre, dance, and music coursework — one of the most intensive MT specializations in the region
•Bullet: Advanced acting coursework: Acting Principles, Character & Range, plus specialized Musical Theatre performance classes
•Bullet: Dance training includes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Modern across multiple semesters
•Bullet: Voice training through the College of Musical Arts — private lessons, vocal literature, and diction
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Perform in 8–10 productions annually in the Wolfe Center for the Arts (Donnell Theatre and Eva Marie Saint Theatre)
•Bullet: Six semesters of required production practicum builds consistent performance experience from day one
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Jimmy Wilson ’11 — Tony Award-winning producer of A Strange Loop (Best Musical, 2022); first BGSU alum to win a Tony •Bullet: Eva Marie Saint ’46 — Academy Award winner for On the Waterfront; department’s namesake theatre •Bullet: James Pickens Jr. ’76 — Dr. Richard Webber on Grey’s Anatomy; launched career in NYC theatre after BGSU Professional Development
•Bullet: Biennial 10-day London Theatre Experience workshop
•Bullet: Annual trip to Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)
•Bullet: Active Musical Theatre Students (MuTS) organization for community and additional performance opportunities
