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Theatre and Musical Theatre

Viterbo University’s nationally connected theatre and musical theatre department in La Crosse, Wisconsin, attracts talented students from across the country. Our intensive, conservatory-style programs in musical theatre and acting combine rigorous training with a strong liberal arts foundation to support your growth as an artist and individual. 

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Theatre Majors and Minors

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Musical Theatre (BFA)

  • Triple-threat training: acting, voice, and dance 
  • Industry professionals senior showcase
  • Strong placement in national tours, cruise lines, and regional theatre
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Acting (BFA)

  • Classical and contemporary performance training 
  • Focus on stagecraft, auditioning, and ensemble work 
  • Opportunities in devised works, Shakespeare, and modern drama
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Arts Management (Minor)

The Minor in Arts Management provides students with the skills  needed to help arts facilities to run smoothly so artists, production teams, and audiences have an exceptional experience at events. 

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Dance (Minor)

Make your love of dance part of your college degree at Viterbo University! Students can minor in dance, where dance and some music courses are offered in order to reach the credit requirement.

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Technical Theatre and Design (Minor)

The total credits of the minor requirements are 15–16. Transfer course, waivers and/or substitutions, and prerequisite courses could modify these credit totals. 

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Music (Minor)

Minors at Viterbo University generally require between 15–25 credits upon completion. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

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Playwriting (Minor)

The total credits of the minor requirements are 15–16. Transfer course, waivers and/or substitutions, and prerequisite courses could modify these credit totals. 

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Stage Management (Minor)

The total credits of the minor requirements are 15–16. Transfer course, waivers and/or substitutions, and prerequisite courses could modify these credit totals.