Program Recognition
•Bullet: NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Bullet: NASM-accredited Music program (since 1947)
•Bullet: Three invited KCACTF Region V productions in the last five years
Training
•Bullet: Approximately 20 performance opportunities per year including large-cast musicals
•Bullet: 442-seat Highlander Theatre and 100-seat Richard Herman Black Box Theatre
•Bullet: Musical Theatre Laboratory with industry professionals
•Bullet: Musical Theatre Dance courses covering varied styles of choreography
•Bullet: Senior Showcase in Highlander Theatre and Kansas City for industry professionals and casting directors
•Bullet: Low student-to-faculty ratio
Professional Development
•Bullet: Annual NYC trip with Broadway shows, Broadway Dance Center master classes, and alumni networking night
•Bullet: Paid work with Central Missouri Repertory touring productions
•Bullet: Near Kansas City theatre scene
•Bullet: Shenanigans improv troupe, Theta Alpha Phi honorary, UCM Dance Club
•Bullet: Theatre Learning Community residence hall near Black Box Theatre
•Bullet: Guest artists including Tituss Burgess and Paula Vogel
