Overview

Central Washington University students choose from a range of courses, both introductory and advanced, from writing and movement, to dancing and voice.

Theatre Arts - Musical Theatre students will also learn to assess, explain, and interpret the many roles and responsibilities inherent in the world of the professional theatre artist. They will also be prepared to apply the skills they have developed in other career paths related to their degree.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Perform in a mainstage musical theatre production during their course of study
Apply skills in dance as appropriate to musical theatre with the ability to classify and implement strong foundational skills in a variety of settings and styles.
Achieve professional level skills as an actor/singer relevant to a career in musical theatre.
Implement musical skills through training in vocal performance, musicianship, and music fundamentals.
Integrate and apply script and character analysis techniques and approaches to the musical theatre genre.
Create an audition toolkit and a plan for implementing these tools post-graduation through strategic networking.
Articulate a clear comprehension of musical theatre history through oral, written, or expressive form.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Costume Technology
Sound and Mixing - Aesthetics and Essentials
Movement for the Actor
Musical Theatre History and Literature
Play Production
Safety and Health for the Entertainment Professional

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after March 1 will be processed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your official application for admission
Submit a non-refundable $60 application fee.
Submit an official high school transcript.
3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
International Students must submit one of the following English proficiency requirements: TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, IELTS, Cambridge IGCSE/GCE/GCSE or A level result of First Language, International Baccalaureate (IB), PTE, SAT or ACT

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26176 USD / year

≈ 26176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7469 USD / year

≈ 7469 USD / year

Living costs

Ellensburg

United States

895 - 1492 USD / month

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