About the minor
The Minor in Musical Theatre allows students with a background, interest, or passion in musical theatre to continue their studies and further explore their craft. Our minor—which includes courses in singing, acting, and dancing—is designed to help students develop skills through performance-based, small-group classes and private instruction.
Students who earn a Minor in Musical Theatre often pursue careers in fields such as theatre, film, television, arts administration, acting, teaching, and other similar professions.
Contact information
To learn more about our degree programs, audition information, scholarships, professional development and careers, performances, faculty, and students, visit University Theatre or contact us at 330.941.3810.
To schedule a personalized campus visit, contact the Cliffe College of Creative Arts Program Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at 330.941.3636 or theatre@ysu.edu. We would love to learn about your interests, talk with you about our programs, and become an important part of your future.
To complete a minor in Musical Theatre, students must complete the below courses for a total of 19 s.h.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| MTVC 1500A | Voice | 1 |
| MTVC 1500B | Voice | 1 |
| MTVC 2600A | Voice | 1 |
| MTVC 2600B | Voice | 1 |
| DNCE 1571 | Jazz and Tap 1 | 1 |
| THTR 1585 | Acting 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
| THTR 2667 | Acting 2: Character Creation & Scene Work | 3 |
| THTR 3768 | Script Analysis for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Acting 3: Advanced Character Study & Repertoire Acquisition | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | |