Musical Theater
Overview
The Departments of Music and Theater and Dance collaborate to provide a stimulating curriculum including courses in acting, singing and dance. Students at SIUE take advantage of performance opportunities in:
- Musicals
- Operas
- Operettas
- Plays
- Vocal ensembles
- Dance concerts
- Student organizations
Musical theater thrives at SIUE in the summer months. SIUE Summer Showbiz produces professionally cast musicals under the direction of SIUE faculty. The Department of Music also hosts a week-long musical theater workshop. The workshop provides participants with an in-depth experience of professional musical theater training in voice, dance, audition technique and monologue selection.
Students specializing in musical theater are trained in the central principles and performance skills necessary for a career in the theater or entertainment industry. These skills are then developed and cultivated through performance opportunities. Career possibilities include:
- Actor
- Singer
- Dancer
- Choreographer
- Director
- Fine arts teacher
