Musical Theatre Minor
Program Overview
What is a musical theatre minor?
Musical theatre is one of the most interdisciplinary practices in the creative arts, blending intense music training, acting methodology, and dance practice and technique. The Furman musical theatre interdisciplinary minor takes a holistic approach that guides performers toward mastery of storytelling through one of America’s best-known art forms. By approaching musical theatre as a curricular endeavor, students will gain the ability to move seamlessly through all three disciplines and synthesize their work.
Why minor in musical theatre at Furman?
By combining studio practice with curricular discovery and performance opportunities, the musical theatre interdisciplinary minor cultivates students who are actively engaged in developing their craft. No matter your major, you will gain an equal balance between practice, theory and analysis through dance, music and theatre training.
How will you learn?
Dance students move from foundational courses to more advanced courses where you explore improvisational structures and compositional tools to heighten your kinetic awareness and broaden your movement vocabularies. Music students, by studying voice and musicianship with the music department curriculum, will gain proper vocal technique and an understanding of pitch, rhythm and musicality that will create dynamic performers. Acting students will study acting at multiple levels and participate in contemporary musical productions with Furman Theatre, discovering the intention and characterization behind every song. Get in touch with our admissions team to learn more.
Musical theatre courses
Sample courses include:
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4Furman Theatre Main Stage productions each season
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#6National Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast rank from U.S. News and World Report
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#12Best College Theater rank by U.S. News and World Report
Meet the faculty
Your academic advisor will help you explore your passions, define your interests and achieve your goals. You’ll tap into a widespread network of community and alumni mentors to help you on your individual educational path – and to the opportunities at the end of it. Furman’s musical theatre faculty represents decades of study and real-world expertise. Take your first steps by contacting admissions or reading more about how to apply.
Maegan Azar
Grant Knox
Caroline J. Davis
For the musical theatre minor, all students are asked to take part in a low-stakes audition to assess placement for studios. Please contact Maegan Azar to request information about how to audition.
There is no limit to the number of minors a student may declare.
A minor program is an excellent way to explore additional interests, gain additional skills to attract future employers, and discover connections between different subjects you’re passionate about. Many students find that completing a minor makes for a more well-rounded and complete educational experience.
