Acting, Musical Theatre (GPS)

Term One

• TH 1440 - Acting I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2540 - Speech I Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major I Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2380 - Movement I Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 1040 - Ballet for the Musical Theatre Major I Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 1210 - Jazz/Modern Dance for the Musical Theatre Major I Credit Hour(s): 1
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2140 - Theatre in Western Culture Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• TH 1450 - Acting I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2550 - Speech II Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major II Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2390 - Movement I Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 1220 - Jazz/Modern Dance for the Musical Theatre Major II Credit Hour(s): 1
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• TH 2440 - Acting II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2400 - Movement II Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major III Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1060 - Basic Music Theory and Piano Skills for Actors I Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1200 - Make-up for the Theatre Credit Hour(s): 1
• DAN 3040 - Ballet For The Musical Theatre Major III Credit Hour(s): 2

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• DAN 2070 - Beginning Tap Dance I Credit Hour(s): 1 or
• DAN 3070 - Intermediate Tap Dance I Credit Hour(s): 1

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• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• TH 3370 - Acting In Musical Theatre I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major IV Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1070 - Basic Music Theory and Piano Skills for Actors II Credit Hour(s): 2
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• DAN 3050 - Ballet for the Musical Theatre Major IV Credit Hour(s): 2

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• DAN 2080 - Beginning Tap Dance II Credit Hour(s): 1 or
• DAN 3080 - Intermediate Tap Dance II Credit Hour(s): 1

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• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• TH 3380 - Acting In Musical Theatre II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3720 - Musical Theatre History and Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major V Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 3310 - Musical Theatre Dance I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3400 - Movement III Credit Hour(s): 2
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Six

• TH 3440 - Acting III Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3730 - Musical Theatre History and Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VI Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 3320 - Musical Theatre Dance II Credit Hour(s): 3
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Seven

• TH 4570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VII Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 4040 - Musical Theatre Dance III Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3390 - Musical Theatre Performance Workshop Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• TH 4580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VIII Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 4050 - Musical Theatre Dance IV Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 4370 - Senior Seminar for the Musical Actor Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Program Description

Our Acting program prepares you for life on stage. With training not only in acting but in dance and singing, you’ll hone your talents and become a well-rounded performer. In addition to the practical lessons you’ll learn, you’ll also gain a solid education in theories of acting, helping you understand your art and profession better

Wright State University’s Professional Actor Training Program offers conservatory style training inside a liberal arts setting. The fundamental objective of the program is to prepare student to begin a professional career in theatre, television, and film. Many graduates choose to widen their training and enter M.F.A. and doctoral programs.

Within the Professional Actor Training Program, students may select a Musical Theatre emphasis, which engages them in four years of intensive and integrated acting, dance, and music training. Upon graduation, they can enter the profession as skilled, intelligent, and versatile performers in a wide range of employment opportunities.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising

Additional Comments

Wright State University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
T148 Creative Arts Center
Wright State University

theatre_arts@wright.edu
937-775-3072

http://www.wright.edu/tdmp/musicaltheatre/index.html