(2 contact hours per week). Required of all Musical Theatre majors in the dance and acting emphases. Beginning instruction in singing. Study will involve the elements of a basic technique for singing and an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the voice.

(2 contact hours per week). Prerequisite: MT 250. Required of all Musical Theatre majors in the dance and acting emphases. Continuation of concepts learned in MT 250 in greater depth and detail. Emphasis will be placed on developing musicianship, more independent learning and greater accuracy in singing.

Prerequisite: THEA 160. Musical Theatre or Voice Majors only. A step-by-step process approach to acting a song. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the event/discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationship/choices and action clarification.

Acting Emphasis only or consent of instructor. Basic singing technique for actors. Student will study both theory and practical application of vocal technique as it applies to musical theatre and musical theatre auditioning.

Consent of instructor. Practical experience in the production of a musical. Techniques of acting, singing, dancing, directing and other facets necessary for preparation of a show for public performance will be offered. Repeatable, no limitations.

American musical theatre and its development from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis on research. (LAC, gtP)