Program Recognition
•Bullet: Dual accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•Bullet: Ranked among North America’s top pre-Broadway training programs by CollegeXpress
Training
•Bullet: Conservatory-style curriculum integrating acting, singing, and dance within a liberal arts framework
•Bullet: Four musical theatre productions annually plus Tent Theatre, MSU’s Actors’ Equity summer repertory company (est. 1963, AEA since 2008)
•Bullet: Approximately 15 students admitted per year
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Kendra Kassebaum — Broadway’s Glinda in Wicked, Come From Away, Rent, Assassins •Bullet: Nathan Tysen — Tony-nominated lyricist (Paradise Square, The Great Gatsby on Broadway/West End) •Bullet: Janae Hammond — Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Professional Development
•Bullet: Senior Showcase in New York City or Los Angeles
•Bullet: Three-year transfer degree plan available
Verified Recent Class Sizes
•Bullet: Class of 2030: 12 students
•Bullet: Class of 2029: 26 students
•Bullet: Class of 2028: 28 students
•Bullet: Class of 2027: 16 students
