Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various programs, including the Musical Theatre program, which is described in detail below.

Musical Theatre Program

The Musical Theatre program at Nebraska Wesleyan University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in musical theatre. The program includes a range of courses that focus on developing musical theatre performance skills in the areas of acting and singing.

Course Descriptions

• THTRE 2640 Musical Theatre Voice Lessons and Studio II: This course provides weekly voice studio and private weekly 30-minute instruction in musical theatre voice for second-year students. The course may be repeated.
  • Prerequisite(s): THTRE 1640 Musical Theatre Voice Lessons and Studio I or permission of instructor.
  • Corequisite(s): THTRE 2650 Musical Theatre II or declared Musical Theatre major.
• THTRE 1640 Musical Theatre Voice Lessons and Studio I: This course provides weekly voice studio and bi-weekly 30-minute private instruction in musical theatre voice for first-year students. The course may be repeated.
  • Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
  • Corequisite(s): THTRE 1060 Introduction to Musical Theatre or THTRE 1650 Musical Theatre I or declared Musical Theatre major.
• THTRE 2650 Musical Theatre II: This course builds on the acting and musical techniques introduced in Musical Theatre I, Acting II, Music Theory and Musicianship I and II, and Musical Theatre Voice II. It focuses on continuing to develop musical theatre performance skills in the areas of acting and singing while beginning to work with a partner and/or small ensemble groups.
  • Prerequisite(s): THTRE 1650 Musical Theatre I or permission of instructor.

Program Structure

The Musical Theatre program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in musical theatre. The program includes a range of courses that focus on developing musical theatre performance skills in the areas of acting and singing.

Academic Policies and Procedures

The university reserves the right to make changes in the regulations and offerings announced in the official online catalog, as circumstances require. It is expected that the only changes will be the correction of errors and the inclusion of new courses and programs approved during the academic year.

Degree and Program Requirements

The Musical Theatre program is offered as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree. The program requires students to complete a range of courses, including THTRE 2640 Musical Theatre Voice Lessons and Studio II, THTRE 1640 Musical Theatre Voice Lessons and Studio I, and THTRE 2650 Musical Theatre II.