Musical Theater
Tracey Engleman, Christiansen Hall of Music 202
507-786-3518
engleman@stolaf.edu
Overview
The Musical Theater concentration is open to all majors in the Bachelor of Arts program. Musical theater is an interdisciplinary art form that is culturally relevant by offering opportunities for discourse and dialogue on social issues, societal change and culture through its performance. This genre of theater has deep roots in American culture and is wildly popular offering ample, consistent, and financially supported professional opportunities for those who wish to have careers as artists. The rise in popularity of musical theater has also extended over to film and television.
Requirements for the Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required (Core) Courses: | ||
THEAT 131 | Acting for the Lyric Stage | 1.00 |
MUSIC 267 | Advanced Acting For The Lyric Stage | 1.00 |
Dance: 3 semesters of movement intensive (any style) | .75 | |
Voice Lessons: 3 semesters at 0.25 1 | .75 | |
Performance or Tech Lab: 2 semesters at 0.25 2 | .50 | |
THEAT 271 | History of Theater since 1700 | 1.00 |
Electives: Students elect to take 1.0 credit from the following list: 3 | 1.00 | |
Fundamentals of Choreography and Improvisation | ||
MUSPF 124 Jazz piano lessons (4 semesters at 0.25 credits) | ||
Opera Creation Residency in the Schools: Civic Engagement | ||
Opera Workshop | ||
Acting for the Non Major | ||
Introduction to Acting | ||
Introduction to Design for Performance | ||
Text and Performance | ||
Intermediate Acting | ||
Stage Direction | ||
Scenery and Costume Design and Production | ||
Lighting and Sound-Design and Production | ||
Total Credits | 6 |
- 1
One semester of MUSIC 148 Contemporary Styles Voice Class can count towards voice lesson credits.
- 2
THEAT 233, THEAT 253, or 2 productions directed by a St. Olaf Theater/Music faculty/staff; student directed shows do not count.
- 3
Other courses not listed may count with prior approval of the Department Chair of Music or Chair of Theater.