Training
•Bullet: Integrated curriculum combining theatre technique, vocal performance, music theory, piano, and dance forms
•Bullet: Students train across disciplines to meet the demands of musical theatre as a distinct art form
•Bullet: Developed through both studio classes and live performance opportunities from freshman year
•Bullet: Co-chair Jason Narvy — actor known for playing Skull on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, teaches acting, directing, and musical theatre; PhD in Theatre from UC Santa Barbara
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Department regularly produces full-scale musicals alongside straight plays — recent titles include Heathers: The Musical, Cabaret, Ride the Cyclone, and The Fantasticks
•Bullet: Additional performance outlets through Stage II one-acts and student cabarets
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Jamil Joseph '16 — actor/director in Washington DC; Commonwealth Shakespeare Company apprentice, Irene Ryan Scholarship finalist at KCACTF •Bullet: Cassandra Dailey — film and television actor working with Matador Production Company •Bullet: Dave Ausem — film and television actor working with Matador Production Company
•Bullet: Matthew Namik — film and television actor working with Matador Production Company •Bullet: Michelle S. Jones — Christie Berlane, Jannel Manzi — working film and television actors
Location
•Bullet: 90 minutes from NYC — students take day trips to see Broadway shows and attend workshops with guest artists including Cirque du Soleil performers and casting directors
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Complementary minors available in Dance and Music to deepen triple-threat training
•Bullet: All theatre majors share a core curriculum before specializing, providing broad collaborative foundation
