Training
•Intensive studies in dance (ballet, tap, musical theatre styles), theatre (acting, history, technical production), and music (voice, piano, theory)
•Training in career strategies and audition techniques
•Curriculum develops ability to synthesize music, dance, and acting simultaneously
Performance & Productions
•Dynamic performance opportunities in four campus performance spaces
•Part of the College of Communication and Fine Arts alongside the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
•Approximately 70% of coursework in major area with 30% in liberal arts
Notable Alumni
•Michael Jeter — Tony Award winner for Grand Hotel (1990), the signature musical theatre achievement from a Memphis State graduate •Daniel Mueller — IBDB-credited video designer for Les Misérables on Broadway and in Toronto
Professional Development
•Focus on preparing students for careers in professional musical theatre
•Students gain diverse performance approaches and industry-ready skills
