Program Recognition
•Musical Theatre Performance is one of three official AA Theatre Arts track options
•Foothill Music Theatre has produced musical theatre since 1980 and has earned hundreds of Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, Theatre Bay Area, and Dean Goodman Choice award nominations and awards
Training
•Dedicated musical theatre coursework includes singing technique, repertoire, movement, acting, production, and theatrical makeup
•46-unit track integrates theatre fundamentals with musical theatre performance preparation
Performance & Productions
•Foothill Music Theatre productions use live orchestra and draw performers from throughout the greater Bay Area
•FMT auditions are open to students and the public, giving students opportunities to work with experienced performers
•Department produces plays and musicals and offers performance, backstage, and production-course opportunities
Value
•Foothill College Promise support is eligibility-based; the current Promise page says new first-time-student eligibility is under review effective Fall 2025
