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Musical Theatre
Experiences in Musical Theatre

The bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre provides students with a holistic, wellness-based, customized training in musical theatre performance. Students are prepared for the current professional market and nurtured to become artists who embody integrity in all aspects of their lives. The comprehensive curriculum takes an innovative, cutting-edge approach designed by industry professionals to support artists who will shape the future of the art form. A strong community culture exists within the program and optional participation in study abroad, internships and membership in student organizations are also part of the student experience.
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First Year
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.
Apply for scholarships in BOSS.
Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).
Join the Performing Arts Living and Learning Community to live and learn with like-minded peers
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Audition for theatre productions.
Focus your student experience by joining a Division of Theatre student organization.
Take your place in TXSTMT mentoring as a “Little.”
Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Connect your schedule to the Department of Theatre and Dance season each semester to attend performances and events.
Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
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Middle Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Apply to BOSS each year.
Advance your perspective by creating an original work for your Sophomore Project.
Meet with Fine Arts Advising for academic and personal support.
Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Consider the Division of Theatre’s specially tailored study abroad programs led by faculty.
Meet with an advisor in Education Abroad or Study in America to explore financial aid options.
Sharpen your leadership by attending a professional conference or virtual meeting with an organization such as the Association for Theatre in Higher Education.
Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.
Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Attend the “Business of the Business” Labs during junior and senior year to prepare for a professional musical theatre career.
Participate in Master Classes to learn from top industry professionals.
Consider taking advantage of Individual Tracks that add to your skills by connecting you to faculty and professional mentors.
Explore internship opportunities in consultation with faculty mentors.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.
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Final Years
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ADVANCE your academic journey
Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.
Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.
Create and update a digital portfolio of academic work and experiences.
Complete a capstone project related to major.
Complement your degree with a micro credential.
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EXPAND your personal and social development
Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service program.
Attend financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).
Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.
Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to the TXST community.
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ENRICH your practical competence
Attend a professional conference with recommendation from a faculty mentor.
Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.
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ELEVATE your career and professional life
Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.
Attend employer info sessions at Career Services.
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Career Opportunities
- Performer
- Singer
- Dancer
- Musical director
- Choreographer
- Casting
- Acting coach
- Publicity staff
- Researcher
- Private instructor
- Self-enrichment teacher