Whether it’s crooning into a microphone, tickling the black and white keys, dancing in front of a painted set, or conducting a 100-piece orchestra, the love for musical theatre produces a natural high that simply cannot be duplicated.
If you:
- thrive on rehearsal
- have a good memory
- love studying humanity
- sing along to your favorite show tunes
- are fascinated by what goes on behind the curtain
- have empathy for people in other walks of life
- enjoy working with others in a creative setting
- aren’t shy when expressing or interpreting others’ creative work
- don’t get discouraged easily
- can keep yourself motivated through many auditions
then you are ready to pursue a career in musical theatre!
Solid course instruction plus many opportunities for acting experiences equal a dynamic theatre program. In a Christian environment, prepare for your professional success.
At Olivet, you can:
- Study acting, directing, dramatic literature, technical theatre/stagecraft.
- For musical theatre, add the study voice, choreographic stage movement and piano.
- Be part of many performance opportunities — on campus and in the community — throughout the year.
- Connect with many alumni who are already pursuing professional theatre careers.
- Learn from Professor Jerry Cohagan, an experienced theatre professional with a long performance career.
- Audition for three mainstage productions each year: fall play, winter musical, student-directed play each spring.
- Be part of many other performance opportunities like Broadway Revue, Spoons for Forks improvisational group, 24-Hour Theatre and summer productions
- Be eligible for scholarships awarded annually to two outstanding theatre students.
- And so much more!
Possible theatre careers include: actor, producer, director, costumer, set designer, stage manager, house manager, technical director, public relations,
Musical theatre is part of the Department of Communication within the School of Professional Studies.