The BFA in Musical Theatre Performance permits a total of 60-70 credits in the major. It is designed primarily for those desiring to pursue additional pre-professional training in theatre and or for those preparing to enter MFA graduate programs.
Required Courses
The following are the required courses for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance (Musical Theatre):
THEA1040 - Production Crew I Credits: 0.5
THEA1200 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
THEA1300 - Musical Theatre Workshop: Voice and Acting Credits: 2
THEA1360 - Fundamentals of Music for Theatre Majors Credits: 3
THEA2010 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I Credits: 3
THEA2020 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II Credits: 3
THEA2040 - Production Crew II Credits: 0.5
THEA2100 - Acting II Credits: 3
THEA2160 - Stage Makeup Credits: 2
THEA2170 - Voice and Speech for the Actor Credits: 3
THEA2220 - Stagecraft Credits: 3
THEA2300 - MT Workshop: Scene Study Credits: 1
THEA2340 - Musical Theatre Voice Lesson Credits: 1
THEA2720 - Movement for Actors I Credits: 2
THEA2790 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA3300 - MT Workshop: Production Credits: 1-2
THEA3710 - Acting III Credits: 3
THEA3740 - Acting Styles Credits: 3
THEA3910 - 20th Century Theatre Diversity Credits: 3
THEA3950 - Advanced Speech and Dialects Credits: 3
THEA4330 - History of American Musical Theatre Credits: 3
THEA4710 - Acting IV Credits: 3
THEA4720 - Auditioning and Professional Issues Credits: 3
THEA4730 - Movement for Actors II Credits: 2
THEA4820 - Directing I Credits: 3
THEA4930 - Theatre History I Credits: 3
Foreign Language Credits: 8
Plus two additional dance courses in an area of choice.
A&S Global Credits: 3
A&S Diversity Credits: 3
Plus 3 Hours From the Following:
THEA1410 - Beginning Ballet I Credits: 1
THEA1430 - Beginning Modern I Credits: 1
THEA1450 - Beginning Tap Dance I Credits: 1
THEA1480 - Beginning Jazz Dance I Credits: 1
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
1000 E. University Ave, Dept. 3254,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.