Offered in: Chicago

The BFA in Musical Theatre is a pre-professional degree program designed to develop a strong foundation in the skills required for a career as a musical theatre performer, with particular emphasis on vocal performance and acting technique. The program is grounded in musicianship and storytelling and provides intensive training in music theory, piano skills, and weekly private voice lessons, along with extensive acting coursework including Stanislavski-based scene study, Shakespeare and heightened text, and other performance styles.

Students also receive comprehensive training in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance. In addition to performing in CCPA productions as principals, ensemble members, understudies, and swings, Musical Theatre majors may gain professional experience with Chicago-area theatres while still enrolled, receiving course credit and mentorship from faculty.

Admission requirements

Applicants to the Musical Theatre major should demonstrate a strong background in vocal performance and acting. Dance experience is beneficial but not required.

Please consult the CCPA Admission and Audition Information webpage for the BFA in Musical Theatre audition requirements.

Residency Requirement

A student must complete at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

Grade Requirements

A student must earn at least C- in all Theatre Conservatory coursework and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all major subject area coursework, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 across all core, elective, and general education courses.

Requirements

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Theatre Electives should be chosen in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor, and may not include TVOI applied lessons.

Your degree map is a general guide outlining the recommended courses to complete each term along the academic pathway to your degree. It reflects the most current scheduling information provided by your academic program.

Degree maps are reviewed annually and updated as scheduling patterns evolve. Students who remain continuously enrolled retain the degree requirements in effect at the time of their initial enrollment.

Students should work closely with their Academic Advisor to understand curriculum requirements and course sequencing, as individual academic plans may vary.