Program Recognition
•Bullet: Chico State describes itself as "one of the only public universities offering a BFA in Musical Theatre on the West Coast" (app.getacceptd.com/chicostate)
•Bullet: The program page calls it "the CSU's only Musical Theatre BFA program north of Los Angeles" (csuchico.edu)
•Bullet: Chico State's Acceptd page says it is "widely considered one of the most inclusive MT programs in the nation"
•Bullet: The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Training
•Bullet: Seven semesters of private voice lessons and eight semesters of dance
•Bullet: Faculty trained in Theatrical Intimacy Education and active in the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Four mainstage productions per year across three theaters
•Bullet: Historic 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium, Harlen Adams Theatre, and intimate Wismer black box
Professional Development
•Bullet: Senior showcase and industry workshops in New York City
•Bullet: Chico State theatre alumni work as actors, technicians, stage managers, teachers, directors, and playwrights on Broadway, at regional theatre, and in educational theatre (department catalog)
•Bullet: Notable Chico State alumni include Lauren Cipoletti (Broadway's Cursed Child) and Amanda Detmer (film)