Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Thrive, express, and create at a wildly theatrical campus.
The BFA in musical theatre is a pre-professional degree that integrates voice, acting, and dance to prepare you for a life in the arts. Classes are taught by industry professionals, 杏吧原创 faculty, and visiting guest artists in a rigorous yet supportive environment. Our students perform all 4 years, with multiple performance opportunities each year. To give you an edge, specialty courses include Theatre Business, Shakespeare, Acting for Camera, and Rock the Audition. Study abroad opportunities include 杏吧原创鈥檚 intense 12-day spring London study, or a full-tuition-exchange London semester.
Highlights
Get real-world experience onstage and offstage聽with audition opportunities at The REV Theatre Co. (Auburn, NY) and Geva Theatre (Rochester, NY).
Participate in on-campus auditions for dozens of regional theaters via the A1s and Quisisana Resort (Maine).
Apply for select short- and long-term study abroad experiences to聽train with professionals on London鈥檚 West End
Perform in a Senior Showcase in New York City in front of dozens of industry professionals
Katy Hawthorne 鈥�25
(AIDA Cruise Line)
Gina Incandela 鈥�24
(Norwegian Cruise Line)
Andrew Wicklum 鈥�24
(Disney Cruise Line, Geva Theatre Center, Quisisana Resort)
Weston Pytel 鈥�23
(Royal Caribbean, The REV, Hangar Theatre)
Connor Barton '24
(Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour, Elf, the Musical First National Tour, John W. Engeman)
Claire Kennard 鈥�24
(Spamalot National Tour, Music Theatre Wichita, OFC Creations)
Noah Robert Detar 鈥�23
(Disney Cruise Line, The REV, NCC Summer Theatre)
Harrison Sakai 鈥�23
(The REV, Crane River, Totem Pole Playhouse)
Kate Heffernan 鈥�24
(Disney on Ice)
Jaden Kindle 鈥�24
(Broadway Palm, Beef & Boards, Music Theatre Wichita)
Daniyah Jezel 鈥�23
(Tina: The Tina Turner Musical National Tour, Oceania Cruises)
Ty Gabriel 鈥�21
(Talent Manager/Owner of Stalwart Talent Management, Co-Chair of the NAACP LGBTQ+ Committee of Mid-Manhattan)
Guest Artists
Naz students benefit from multiple hands-on experiences each year on campus with industry professionals, gaining skills, perspectives, and career networking.聽
How to Audition
Auditions are required for this major. View audition details and register.