Theatre - Musical Theatre Southeast Missouri State University

Overview

The Theatre - Musical Theatre programme at Southeast Missouri State University offers a comprehensive professional training environment for aspiring performers. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum designed to bridge the gap between academic study and the demands of the international entertainment industry.

This degree is delivered at the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance, which is part of a unique campus exclusively dedicated to the arts. The environment fosters creative growth through access to world-class performance venues and high-specification rehearsal spaces.

Learners benefit from a diverse range of performance opportunities, including four mainstage theatre productions and various dance concerts each year.

Why Theatre - Musical Theatre at Southeast Missouri State University?

The institution is home to the top-ranked undergraduate theatre programme in Missouri and is recognised as one of the top 30 musical theatre programmes across the United States. This prestigious standing ensures a high standard of excellence in both teaching and facilities.

Students gain unique exposure through the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival and the Fault Line Film Festival, providing chances to collaborate on world premieres. These events often feature guest artists who are winners of Tony, Oscar, and Emmy awards.

Global perspectives are integrated through a partnership with NSKI University College in Oslo, Norway. This allows students to study Method Acting and musical theatre in Scandinavia, broadening their cultural and professional horizons during their degree.

The programme culminates in a professional showcase held in either New York City or Los Angeles. This event connects graduating students with industry agents and casting directors from organisations such as The CRY HAVOC Company and Actors Connection.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 17664 per year
• National fee: USD 10194 per year
• Local fee: USD 10194 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Rehearsal & Production I
• Theory Skills & Analysis for Musical Theatre
• Theatre Design & Technology
• Musical Theatre Movement
• Class Voice for Musical Theatre I
• Class Voice for Musical Theatre II
• Makeup for Actors
• Script Analysis
• Musical Theatre Vocal Styles
• Senior Portfolio for Acting & Musical Theatre
• Theatre History I
• Musical Theatre History
• BFA Project
• Musical Theatre Movement II
• Ballroom Dance
• Hip Hop & Street Styles I
• Tap Dance I
• Contemporary Dance I
• Heels and Burlesque
• Jumps and Turns
• Partnering & Lifting
• Dance for TV and Film
• Aural Skills
• Functional Piano
• Movement for the Actor I
• Voice for the Actor
• Acting for Film & Television
• Playwriting
• Accents & Dialects for the Actor
• Stage Combat II

Careers with Theatre - Musical Theatre

Graduates from this programme have successfully secured roles on Broadway and in various national and international touring productions. Many alumni also find employment with major entertainment brands such as NBC Universal, Disney, and the Discovery Channel.

The curriculum prepares students for diverse paths, including work in regional theatres like The MUNY in St. Louis or specialised companies like Second City in Chicago. Career support services assist students in navigating auditions and professional networking.

In addition to stage performance, graduates are equipped for roles in television, film, and commercial work. Industry connections in New York and Los Angeles provide a direct pipeline to professional acting, directing, and production opportunities.