Degrees

Musical Theatre offers students the opportunity to study the individual art forms of theatre, music, and dance, as well as their interrelationship that forms the unique art of musical theatre. As one of two distinctly American art forms (the other being jazz), musical theatre provides the foundation for performing careers in live theatre, film, television, video or online, as well as teaching and research fields, arts therapy paths within the healthcare profession, entertainment law within the legal profession, and performing arts management within both the for-profit and non-profit business profession. The program utilizes an intensely collaborative, hands-on, studio approach, with ample opportunities for performances in spaces large and small, traditional as well as non-traditional, and working with student theatre technicians, musicians and dancers beyond musical theatre.

AA Musical Theater Semester by Semester Program Map

If you have any questions about the degree, please consult a theatre adviser for guidance.

Sarah Schaeperkoetter

"I didn't know what I wanted to do before I came to Western, I just knew I enjoyed theater. Throughout the program I was able to learn more about myself as a performer, singer, and musician, and that knowledge helped solidify that this was what I wanted to do. So many aspects of Western prepared me for where I am now. I learned about stage managing, tech crew, costume design, music theory, and how to be a professional in this industry. Because of the degree I earned, I was prepared to test out the theater world in Salt Lake City. Now, my husband and I have started our own theater company, doing the shows we love, with the knowledge we gained at Western. The mentorship of the faculty and staff were incredibly helpful. Throughout the program they provided us with so many references, resources, and lessons that have helped us to succeed."-— Sarah Schaeperkoetter, (Class of 2020, AA in Musical Theatre)

Degrees

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