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What can you do with a Musical Theatre degree?
A degree in musical theatre performance offers many professional pathways in theatre, film, education and more. Our graduates teach at every level in schools across the country, and are performing in regional theatres, on Broadway, in commercials, film and television.
Musical Theatre Jobs
Examples of careers you may pursue with a major in musical theatre include:
- Actor
- Choreographer
- Singer
- Vocal coach
- Teacher
- Dancer
- Community arts director
- Drama therapist
Experiential learning in the musical theatre degree
As a musical theatre major, you’ll have opportunities to take on a variety of performance roles in UM productions of major musicals and period shows, comedies and dramas — culminating with a Musical Theatre Showcase senior project. Through these experiences, we’ll help you develop a strong professional portfolio and connect with potential employment opportunities with theatre companies in the region.
Zootown Cabaret: The Ensemble for Musical Theatre
Hone your musical theatre performance skills while broadening your range in diverse styles of musical theatre and popular song. Zootown Cabaret is UM’s performing ensemble for musical theatre. a group that combines singing, acting and dance, performing review style shows in intimate venues on and off-campus. Learn more about Zootown Cabaret at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.
Study abroad for musical theatre majors
International programs offer exciting opportunities to take your musical theatre studies overseas and explore new cultures. .
Career development in the musical theatre program
What makes UM one of the best colleges for musical theatre in the region? For many of our Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, it’s the combination of big opportunities and small classes. From large‐scale productions to state‐of‐the‐art performance facilities, we offer all the resources you would expect in a leading theatre program. At the same time, you can count on one‐on‐one mentorship and personalized training from faculty who are caring and accessible.
Faculty experience in the musical theatre program
One of the benefits of majoring in theatre at UM is the incredible faculty you get to work with. Our instructors have worked for professional theatres around the world and many serve in key leadership roles with professional organizations such as NAST, ACTF and USITT. Even more, they are 100% dedicated to your success, and here to help you achieve your goals from day one in your program to beyond graduation.
Facilities and performance venues for musical theatre majors
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ offers amazing performance venues, including the Montana Theatre, the Masquer Theatre and other venues both on and off campus. Our theatre arts programs also include production and costume shops, lighting and audio labs, rehearsal and dance spaces, and other facilities you can take advantage of as a musical theatre major.
Musical theatre scholarships
The theatre award $30‐40K in scholarships each year to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ in the theatre degree program. Work‐study opportunities in the theatre office, box office and shops are also available. Learn more about theatre scholarship opportunities at UM.
Musical theatre degree requirements
The bachelor’s in musical theatre includes required courses in acting, singing and dance each semester. You’ll engage in specialized musical theatre repertory classes that include duet and ensemble work, as well as voice and dance lessons that blend a wide variety of styles. As a musical theatre major, you’ll also develop solid skills in music theory and sight-singing, piano and choir.
View all classes for the bachelor’s degree in musical theatre.