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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING APPROACH
•Performance-oriented concentration with opportunities to perform starting first year
•Full musical production each spring — from golden age classics to contemporary musicals
•Faculty are working Bay Area professionals providing personal mentoring
•Program embraces ethnic and racial diversity, committed to multi-cultural musical theatre
CURRICULUM
•Musical Theatre Techniques, History of Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance
•Core acting and voice training shared with Acting concentration
•Four required dance classes across ballet, jazz, modern, and tap
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•James Iglehart — Tony Award winner for Aladdin on Broadway
•Graduates work on Broadway, off-Broadway, and at regional companies nationwide
Key Info
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Apply via Cal State Apply
•Meet with a Theatre and Dance advisor to declare Musical Theatre concentration
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Part of the BA Theatre Arts degree — Acting & Musical Theatre option
•Shares core classes with Acting concentration, with Musical Theatre-specific electives
SCHOLARSHIP NOTE
•Carol Channing Scholarship gives preference to Musical Theatre students
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required for admission
•Admission is through the university application via Cal State Apply
PRODUCTION AUDITIONS
•Theatre and musical auditions held in the first two weeks of each Fall and Spring semester
•Open to all CSUEB students regardless of major
•No prior experience needed
•Contact: Catherine Cyr at (510) 885-3118 or Catherine.Cyr@csueastbay.edu
ADVISING
•Marc Jacobs — (510) 885-3129
•Darryl V. Jones — (510) 885-3926
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
•Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian Arts Education Scholarship — preference for Musical Theatre; also open to students cast in CSUEB musicals or completing musical theatre coursework, 3.0 GPA, varies in amount
•Leonard Libresco Endowed Award — $800, for students using arts for social change, 3.6 GPA
•Theatre and Dance Department Scholarship — $100-$500, 2.7 GPA, essay required
•Hunter/Rose Friends of the Arts Scholarship
HOW TO APPLY
•Apply through Pioneer Scholarships at csueastbay.scholarshipuniverse.com
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Academic School Information
3.20
Avg GPA (W)
97%
Admit Rate
47%
Grad Rate
9,809
Enrollment
$71,401
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,583
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,183
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,320
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$6,360
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,031
Family Income $48k - $75k$8,990
Family Income $75k - $110k$12,015
Family Income $110k+$19,397
