Program Recognition
•Bullet: Ouachita describes the BFA in Musical Theatre as "one of only two BFA programs in the state" (obu.edu/musicaltheatre.php)
•Bullet: Housed in the Department of Theatre Arts within the School of Performing Arts
•Bullet: NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited
Training
•Bullet: Cast in productions starting freshman year — no waiting for upper-level roles
•Bullet: Musicals staged in Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
•Bullet: Smaller productions in Verser Theatre
•Bullet: Training in acting, dance (ballet, jazz, modern, tap), and music
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Jacob Keith Watson — Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera, Amélie, Hello, Dolly!, Carousel Professional Development
•Bullet: NYC Audition Intensive study trip
•Bullet: Internships in Chicago and Disney College Program
•Bullet: Touring opportunities in Italy
•Bullet: Study abroad programs curated for performing arts
•Bullet: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region VI)
•Bullet: NATS (National Association of Teachers in Singing) Competitions
