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Musical Theatre - B.F.A.

Millikin University > Academics > College of Fine Arts > Department of Theatre & Dance > Majors and Minors > Musical Theatre - B.F.A.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre is designed to prepare students for success in the professional theatre industry. By combining conservatory-style training with a strong liberal arts education, our students explore, develop, and hone their craft to become well-rounded artists with valuable skill sets that will prepare them for professional success.


Core Learning Goals

Sugar		Our core departmental learning goals have been woven into all aspects of this rigorous four-year program from classroom and studio work, to rehearsals and productions in our mainstage season. • Technique • Analysis • Professionalism • Collaboration


Mainstage Season

Millikin’s mainstage season provides performance majors with many opportunities to gain valuable onstage experience. A typical season will include: • 2 musicals • 2 plays • 1 dance concert • In alternating seasons an opera co-produced with the School of Music or a 3rd play		No No Nanette


Performance Opportunities

Ruthless		Performance opportunities are available to students beginning in their first semester. All B.F.A. performance majors are required to audition for our mainstage season and freshmen are eligible for casting. Additional performance opportunities may include: • Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre (a student run theatre company) • The annual children's show • Student Cabarets • The New Musicals Initiative • Faculty Developed Works


The Millikin Difference

The small school environment at Millikin University offers students many advantages including: • Individualized attention • Studio classes capped at 16 students • Annual progress evaluations • Student/Faculty mentorships and collaborations • Interactions with students from other disciplines		Lucky Stiff


Why Choose Millikin?

My Favorite Year		There are a number of things that set Milllikin apart from other schools: • Small school environment • First-rate faculty • National reputation • individualized attention • Faculty/student mentorships and collaborations • Senior professional development experience (showcase) • Master Classes with working professionals • Study Abroad in our London Semester • New Musicals Initiative