Musical Theatre, B.A.

Xavier University’s theatre department combines practical experiences and professional collaborations with a rigorous curriculum. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre offers students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to be a successful musical theatre artist. The program prepares students for professional experience outside of Xavier by fostering a practical, cross-cultural and student-oriented curriculum

Requirements

Core Curriculum

See Undergraduate Core Curriculum

Major Requirements

56 credit hours

Theatre Courses

46 credit hours

THTR 100: Introduction to Theatre
THTR 120: Acting I
THTR 150: Stagecraft
THTR 195: Voice and Movement Ensemble
THTR 196: Musical Theatre Studio
THTR 197: Voice for Theatre Majors
THTR198: Theatre Tech. Workshop
THTR199: Theatre Perf. Workshop
THTR 205: Theatre History I
THTR 206: Theatre History II
THTR 208: Vocal Health and Wellness for Actors
THTR 209: Hearing for the Musical Theatre Actor
THTR 211: Script Analysis
THTR 219: American Musical Theatre
THTR 221: Auditions
THTR 232: Advanced Musical Theatre
THTR 320: Acting II
THTR 460: Senior Musical Theatre Thesis

Dance/Movement Courses

10 credit hours

Jazz
Tap
Ballet
Elective
THTR 250: Alexander Technique

General Electives

10 credit hours

Additional Requirements

Participation and Attendance in Studio Class each semester
Pass a comprehensive musical theatre exam during the spring semester of senior year.
At least one participation in a regional audition/interview event (SETC, UPTA, etc.). Event must be approved by faculty.
Production attendance for all shows in which not cast or holding a technical position.
Attendance at 20 professional productions outside of Xavier, with at least eight being musical productions.
Audition for all departmental productions, specifically musicals.

TOTAL Minimum Hours Required for Degree: 120 Semester Hours

Musical Theatre, B.A.

This block serves as a guideline for progress toward a degree. See your academic advisor.

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGL 101/115
PHIL 100
CORE 100
CORE 101
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 100:INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
THTR 120: ACTING I
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
DANC: BALLET 1

Second Semester

THEO 111
CORE 102
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
THTR 221: AUDITION PROCESS
DANC: BALLET 2
THTR 195: VOICE AND MOVEMENT ENSEMBLE
THTR 199: THEATRE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 150: STAGECRAFT 3

Sophomore Year

First Semester

SECOND LANGUAGE 1/2
SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE
THTR 205: THEATRE HISTORY I/ORAL FLAG
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
THTR 208: VOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ACTORS
DANC: JAZZ 1
THTR 219: AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE
THTR 195: VOICE AND MOVEMENT ENSEMBLE

Second Semester

SECOND LANGUAGE 2/2
LIT AND THE MORAL IMAGINATION
THTR 206: THEATRE HISTORY II/WRITING FLAG
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
THTR 209: HEARING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE ACTOR 2
DANC: JAZZ 2
THTR 232: ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE
THTR 199: THEATRE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 1

Junior Year

First Semester

SCIENCE ELECTIVE
MATH PERSPECTIVES
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
DANC: TAP 1
THTR 250: ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
THTR 211: SCRIPT ANALYSIS
ACTING II
THTR 195: VOICE AND MOVEMENT ENSEMBLE

Second Semester

NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE
PHILISOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES
DIVERSITY ELECTIVE
THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
DANC: TAP 2
THTR 250: ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
THTR 198: THEATRE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP

Senior Year

First Semester

HUMANITIES ELECTIVE
QUANTITATIVE FLAG
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
DANC: DANCE ELECTIVE 1
THTR 199: THEATRE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
GENERAL ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE

Second Semester

ER&S ELECTIVE
THTR 460: SENIOR MT THESIS
THTR 196: MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO
THTR 197: VOICE FOR THEATRE MAJORS
DANC: DANCE ELECTIVE 2
THTR 199: THEATRE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
GENERAL ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE

Notes

A 3.000 cumulative average must be attained in the theatre major.
Students are required to have regular advising meetings with their theatre department advisor.