Musical Theatre

Why Musical Theatre?

If musical theatre is your passion, our BFA program will provide you with the tools you need to grow from a dreamer to a professional. With rigorous training in acting, singing, and dancing while getting ample performance opportunities, one-on-one mentorship from our dedicated faculty, and a culminating industry showcase, you’ll be supported as you develop the skills needed to launch your career in musical theatre.

What to Expect

• Grow your acting skills through courses and onstage experience
• Develop effective and sustainable singing techniques in a wide variety of styles
• Train in a variety of dance styles
• Benefit from small classes and one-on-one mentorship
• Perform for industry professionals in a Senior Showcase

Your Student Experience

• Standard Practice: Musical theatre showcase produced every fall
• Fall Play: Fully-produced play every fall semester
• Opera Workshop: Staged opera excerpts every fall semester
• Spring Musical: Fully-produced musical every spring semester
• Theatrical Expressions: Student organization for theatre majors
• Coker Choirs: The Coker Singers, Coker Contemporary Chorus
• Coker Repertory Dance Company: Pre-professional student dance company
• Opportunities to study away and/or abroad