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Musical Theatre
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Admissions
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In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•NAST-accredited (one of only four in Missouri)
•NASM-accredited Music program (since 1947)
•Three invited KCACTF Region V productions in the last five years
Training
•Approximately 20 performance opportunities per year including large-cast musicals
•442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Richard Herman Black Box Theatre
•Musical Theatre Laboratory with industry professionals
•Musical Theatre Dance courses covering varied styles of choreography
•Senior Showcase in Highlander Theatre and Kansas City for industry professionals and casting directors
•Low student-to-faculty ratio
Professional Development
•Annual NYC trip with Broadway shows, Broadway Dance Center master classes, and alumni networking night
•Paid work with Central Missouri Repertory touring productions
•Near Kansas City theatre scene
•Shenanigans improv troupe, Theta Alpha Phi honorary, UCM Dance Club
•Theatre Learning Community residence hall near Black Box Theatre
•Guest artists including Tituss Burgess and Paula Vogel
Academic info
Snapshot
3.52
Avg GPA (W)
64%
Admit Rate
school-wide
52%
Grad Rate
5.6K
Enrollment
$50K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,462
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$10,050
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,600
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,965
$30-48k$12,254
$48-75k$13,408
$75-110k$16,931
$110k+$18,485
Program info updated 2h ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited (one of only four in Missouri)
•NASM-accredited Music program (since 1947)
•Three invited KCACTF Region V productions in the last five years
Training
•Approximately 20 performance opportunities per year including large-cast musicals
•442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Richard Herman Black Box Theatre
•Musical Theatre Laboratory with industry professionals
•Musical Theatre Dance courses covering varied styles of choreography
•Senior Showcase in Highlander Theatre and Kansas City for industry professionals and casting directors
•Low student-to-faculty ratio
Professional Development
•Annual NYC trip with Broadway shows, Broadway Dance Center master classes, and alumni networking night
•Paid work with Central Missouri Repertory touring productions
•Near Kansas City theatre scene
•Shenanigans improv troupe, Theta Alpha Phi honorary, UCM Dance Club
•Theatre Learning Community residence hall near Black Box Theatre
•Guest artists including Tituss Burgess and Paula Vogel
Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited (one of only four in Missouri)
•NASM-accredited Music program (since 1947)
•Three invited KCACTF Region V productions in the last five years
Training
•Approximately 20 performance opportunities per year including large-cast musicals
•442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Richard Herman Black Box Theatre
•Musical Theatre Laboratory with industry professionals
•Musical Theatre Dance courses covering varied styles of choreography
•Senior Showcase in Highlander Theatre and Kansas City for industry professionals and casting directors
•Low student-to-faculty ratio
Professional Development
•Annual NYC trip with Broadway shows, Broadway Dance Center master classes, and alumni networking night
•Paid work with Central Missouri Repertory touring productions
•Near Kansas City theatre scene
•Shenanigans improv troupe, Theta Alpha Phi honorary, UCM Dance Club
•Theatre Learning Community residence hall near Black Box Theatre
•Guest artists including Tituss Burgess and Paula Vogel
Updated 2h ago
