Musical Theatre Major

James Zager

Professor of Muscial Theatre and Dance

Goal: To train Carroll students in the unique and demanding art of musical theatre, by creating students who become successful ‘triple threats’ displaying exceptional abilities in the areas of acting, singing and dance.

BA in Musical Theatre (40 total credits)

Learning Outcomes for Musical Theatre Majors

Upon successful completion of the major requirements students will be able to:

1. Effectively practice the art of Musical Theatre through involvement in the creation and presentation of public performances in a variety of Musical Theatre styles and mediums.

2. Act honestly and apply vocal and physical techniques to the creation of performance.

3. Sing with a free and authentic voice.

4. Dance proficiently in a variety of musical theatre styles.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of theatre and dance history/literature; analyze and interpret texts and performances both in writing and orally; and draw connections between theatrical practices and social contexts in both modern and pre-modern periods.

6. Illustrate an understanding of music theory and musicianship and apply it to their training.

7. Display the discipline, accountability, self-promotion and perseverance skills necessary for success in the Musical Theatre industry.

12 Credits in Dance

DNC 111 - Introduction to World Dance 4 Hour(s)
DNC 205 - Jazz Dance I 2 Hour(s)
DNC 206 - Jazz Dance II 2 Hour(s)
DNC 211 - Theatre Dance 4 Hour(s)

14 Credits in Music

NOTE: Students must have a minimum of 4 credits in MUS 169 .

14 Credits in Theatre

NOTE: Students must audition for musicals presented during the academic year and have at least 2 credits in THE 100 ; students must enroll in and pass THE 400L Musical Theatre Workshops each Spring to be continued in the major.

THE 100 - Theatre Participation 0-1 Hour(s)
THE 102 - Introduction to Performance 4 Hour(s)
THE 202 - Contemporary Acting Styles 4 Hour(s)
THE 217 - Theatre History’s Global Impact on Society from Antiquity to the Present 4 Hour(s)
THE 400L - Musical Theatre Workshops 0 Hour(s)

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts are:

Students are required to take two modern language classes on Carroll’s campus to fulfill the BA requirement, with the exception of 1) transfer students who have completed language courses at their previous institutions, 2) Carroll students who take language courses at other institutions of higher education while enrolled at Carroll, 3) international students who come from non-English speaking countries, and 4) students from Puerto Rico. Students who have taken a language course through a dual-enrollment high school program need to take only one language course at Carroll. Neither retroactive credits nor AP credits fulfill the BA requirement. These policies reflect Carroll’s commitment to promoting cross-cultural education and fostering global citizenship.
**International students who have English as their second language should contact the Registrar concerning the Modern Language requirement.
MAT 106 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Hour(s)
or Higher
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major