Theatre
A professional program designed for students who want intensive, performance-focused training that prepares them for a career in the field of musical theatre. This degree requires an audition and continued participation in the program depends on demonstrated growth, commitment, and professional potential.
Theatre, Musical Theatre Concentration, B.F.A.
A professional program designed for students who want intensive, performance-focused training that prepares them for a career in the field of musical theatre. Includes study in the areas of acting, singing and dancing with regular performance opportunities in Center Stage, Student Success, Showcase, and Cabaret productions that allow students to apply their training and in real productions and build a performance resumé. Graduates leave with a strong foundation for careers in theatre, musical theatre, film, and related performance fields. This degree requires an audition and continued participation in the program depends on demonstrated growth, commitment, and professional potential.
News Briefs
Broadway veteran James Gray brings audition workshop to MTSU theatre students
Middle Tennessee State University musical theatre students got a firsthand look at the realities of professional auditions when Broadway performer, director and choreographer James Gray recently led an intensive workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.[ Read More ]
MTSU theatre students earn regional honors at American College Theatre Festival
Middle Tennessee State University theatre students earned multiple awards and finalist honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival Region IV conference held in early February in Montgomery, Alabama.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
Broadway veteran James Gray brings audition workshop to MTSU theatre students
Middle Tennessee State University musical theatre students got a firsthand look at the realities of professional auditions when Broadway performer, director and choreographer James Gray recently led an intensive workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.[ Read More ]
MTSU theatre students earn regional honors at American College Theatre Festival
Middle Tennessee State University theatre students earned multiple awards and finalist honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival Region IV conference held in early February in Montgomery, Alabama.[ Read More ]
Theatre, Musical Theatre Concentration, B.F.A.
- Acting Coach
- Professional Actor/Musical Theatre Performer
- Casting Director/Casting Assistant
- Choreographer
- Dancer
- Producer
- Publicist
- Voice Over Artist
- Teaching Artist
- Artistic Director/Arts Administrator
- Theatre Director
- Box Office Manager
- Theatre Critic/Reviewer
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
- Creative Project Manager
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
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Auditions are required for Admission to the BFA degree Program.
All students applying for this program are required to audition in person or virtually. Auditions will include the following:
Two musical theatre selections (a pre- and a post-1965 piece), a short dance combination, a one-minute monologue, a headshot, and a resume
Auditions for 2027-2028 and beyond will be in February/March each Academic Year
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