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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, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ 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 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s intense 12-day spring London study, or a full-tuition-exchange London semester.

• Student outcomes • Cost of attendance

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Get real-world experience onstage and offstage with audition opportunities at The REV Theatre Co. (Auburn, NY) and Geva Theatre (Rochester, NY).

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Participate in on-campus auditions for dozens of regional theaters via the A1s and Quisisana Resort (Maine).

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Apply for select short- and long-term study abroad experiences to train with professionals on London’s West End

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Perform in a Senior Showcase in New York City in front of dozens of industry professionals

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Career Paths

  • Performer
  • Director
  • Choreographer
  • Arts administrator
  • Agent/manager
  • Stage manager

Alumni Spotlights

Katy Hawthorne ’25, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Katy Hawthorne ’25

(AIDA Cruise Line)

Gina Incandela ’24, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Gina Incandela ’24

(Norwegian Cruise Line)

Andrew Wicklum ’24, , 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Andrew Wicklum ’24

(Disney Cruise Line, Geva Theatre Center, Quisisana Resort)

Weston Pytel ’23, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Weston Pytel ’23

(Royal Caribbean, The REV, Hangar Theatre)

Connor Barton ’24, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Connor Barton '24

(Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour, Elf, the Musical First National Tour, John W. Engeman)

Claire Kennard ’24, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Claire Kennard ’24

(Spamalot National Tour, Music Theatre Wichita, OFC Creations)

Noah Robert Detar ’23, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Noah Robert Detar ’23

(Disney Cruise Line, The REV, NCC Summer Theatre)

Harrison Sakai ’23, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Harrison Sakai ’23

(The REV, Crane River, Totem Pole Playhouse)

Kate Heffernan ’24, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Kate Heffernan ’24

(Disney on Ice)

Jaden Kindle ’24, , 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Jaden Kindle ’24

(Broadway Palm, Beef & Boards, Music Theatre Wichita)

Daniyah Jezel ’23, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Daniyah Jezel ’23

(Tina: The Tina Turner Musical National Tour, Oceania Cruises)

Ty Gabriel ’21, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ musical theatre alum

Ty Gabriel ’21

(Talent Manager/Owner of Stalwart Talent Management, Co-Chair of the NAACP LGBTQ+ Committee of Mid-Manhattan)

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Guest Artists

Naz students benefit from multiple hands-on experiences each year on campus with industry professionals, gaining skills, perspectives, and career networking. 

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How to Audition

Auditions are required for this major. View audition details and register.

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