BFA in Musical Theatre
Wilkes University — Wilkes-Barre, PA
About this program
Wilkes University offers a BFA in Musical Theatre as part of its Division of Performing Arts. The program provides comprehensive training in musical theatre performance, emphasizing pre-professional preparation and the development of well-rounded artists. Students engage with a diverse range of productions throughout the academic year, from classical plays to contemporary musicals, performed at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The program's training approach focuses on developing actors who can authentically inhabit complex characters across multiple theatrical styles, including satire and heightened comedy. Faculty prioritize teaching students how to approach varied theatrical material with depth and nuance, preparing graduates for careers in professional theatre.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a dance audition
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