Private voice instruction. Permission of instructor required. Restricted to music theatre majors. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing. May be repeated for credit.

The course is comprised of a regularly scheduled vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and scheduled collaborative work in the students MUTR-371 applied voice sessions. Vocal coaching will address the style, musical markings, tempo, language, phrasing, and interpretation of the applied lesson repertoire.

This general course includes an examination of all aspects of theatre for the purpose of achieving a greater understanding of play production and an appreciation of the work of theatre artists. AE

This course explores the practical "nuts and bolts" of acting. Students will be challenged to expand their expressive potential as they exercise body, voice and imagination through improvisation, physical and vocal work and acting exercises.Restricted to theatre and music theatre majors and minors.

Non-classroom experiences in music theatre. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. A maximum of 15 credit of 287/487 can be used to meet graduation requirements. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music theatre faculty member. Refer to Academic Policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

This course explores the principles and practice of acting through song. Its purpose is to explore a variety of approaches to provide an integration of acting, vocal and stylistic techniques, so each supports and strengthens the other. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and minors.

This course surveys musical theatre scenes from 1910-1970. With particular focus on character development for the musical theatre performer and building upon prior acting, voice, and dance course foundations. Students will work to explore the acting and stylistic requirements of the period genres and the musicianship requirements of the musical styles. Prerequisites: MUTH 170, THTR 207. Restricted to music theatre majors. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

This course surveys musical theatre scenes from 1970- present. With particular focus on character development for the musical theatre performer and building upon prior acting, voice, and dance course foundations. Students will work to explore the acting and stylistic requirements of the period genres and the musicianship requirements of the musical styles. Prerequisite: 326. Restricted to music theatre majors. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

Advanced studio practice in classical ballet technique. Special focus on Pointe work and preparing to begin Pointe work. Prerequisite: 314. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be repeated for credit.