Ball State University's musical theatre option requires 69 credit hours. Internships are recommended for musical theatre students during the third or fourth year.

Core Curriculum (32 Credit Hours)

Required Courses: 

• THEAT 102: Computers in Theatre and Dance (3)
• THEAT 103: Aesthetics of the Theatre 1 (3)
• THEAT 104: Aesthetics of the Theatre 2 (3)
• THEAT 105/405: Freshman Experience (0)
• THEAT 107: Design Awareness for Theatre and Dance (3) 
• THEAT 220: Stagecraft (3)   
• THEAT 232: Acting 1 (3)
• THEAT 250: Directing 1 (3)
• THEAT 280: Theatre Practicum (2)
• THEAT 317: History of Theatre 1 (3)  
• THEAT 319: Modern Theatre (3)
• THEAT 450: Shakespeare (3) 

In addition to completing the Core Curriculum, a student must complete the following required courses and the needed electives. 

Musical Theatre Option (37 Credit Hours)  

Required Dance Courses:

• DANCE 131: Intro to Musical Theatre Tap (1)
• DANCE 132: Jazz Styles 1 (1)
• DANCE 230: Jazz 2 (2) 
• DANCE 232: Music Theatre Dance (2)
  

Required Music Courses: 

• THEAT 270: Basic Musicianship 1 (3) 
• THEAT 271: Basic Musicianship 2 (3)
• THEAT 273: Music Theatre Ensemble (1)
• THEAT 328: Minor Study-Voice (4)
• THEAT 371: The Singing Actor (2)
   

Required Theatre Courses:

• THEAT 229: Principles of Stage Makeup (2)
• THEAT 233: Acting 2 (3)
• THEAT 318: Advanced Topics in History (3) 
• THEAT 333: Movement Studio 1 (3)
• THEAT 432: Acting 3 (3)
    

Diagnostic Electives (4 Credit Hours):

• The musical theatre faculty will assign students 4 credit hours from courses in dance, music, and/or theatre. The courses are selected to develop areas in which the student needs additional training.

Musical Theatre Option students are selected for this option only by audition. In addition, Musical Theatre Option students must pass a voice jury at the end of each semester and a yearly departmental jury. Seniors not participating in a Showcase will be required to perform in an exit jury during the senior year to complete the option. Students failing to pass a jury at the end of each semester are considered on probationary status for the option; those failing to pass a jury at the end of the succeding semester will be dropped from the option.

More Information 
For complete information on program requirements, please consult the Ball State University Undergraduate Catalog or contact the Department of Theatre and Dance.