Program Overview
Cornish College of the Arts' BFA in Musical Theater program fosters students' unique talents, emphasizing acting, singing, dancing, and musical theater history. The program encourages students to embrace their individuality as musical theater artists.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BFA in Musical Theater program at Cornish aims to help students develop and celebrate their unique talents as musical theater artists. The program focuses on developing skills in acting, singing, dancing, and other relevant areas. It encourages students to explore musical theater texts, songs, and choreography from different eras, including contemporary works. Students also have the opportunity to create their own original musical theater pieces.
Other:
- The program emphasizes understanding vocal and physical anatomy to promote a healthy and sustainable practice.
- Students can learn more about the degree requirements and review a model program/advising worksheet.
- The program provides exposure to musical theater pieces from the Golden Age to new works still in development.
- The program encourages students to lean into what makes them special as musical theater artists.
- Photography by Michelle Lewis-Smith and Chris Bennion from various musical theater productions at Cornish is featured.
- The BFA in Musical Theater program is part of the Theater Pathway within the Musical Theater Department.