Program Recognition
•Bullet: Dual accreditation: NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
Training
•Bullet: Small class sizes with focused, individualized instruction
•Bullet: Equal emphasis on singing, dancing, acting, and movement
•Bullet: Faculty with extensive professional performance experience
•Bullet: Barrier jury after third semester ensures continued artistic progress
•Bullet: 120 credit hours: 27 in music, 34 in theater, 14 in dance
•Bullet: Courses in audition technique, stage makeup, movement, directing, and musical theater dance
•Bullet: End-of-semester juried performances
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Performance opportunities beginning freshman year
•Bullet: Students must audition for all musicals and plays each semester
•Bullet: McLeod Theater full productions each fall and spring
•Bullet: McLeod Summer Playhouse — professional summer company affiliated with the program
•Bullet: Student showcases, cabarets, and workshop performances
