Musical Theatre
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The Minor in Musical Theatre offers academic experiences that synthesize the performing arts of music, dance, and theatre through a Jesuit lens. Dedicated to the holistic development of the performers, educators, and changemakers of tomorrow, the curriculum explores the genre through diverse modalities and approaches.
Course offerings expose students to the technical and performative skills needed to develop their individual artistic voice. By further investigating their craft through the application of education and social justice, students combine personal formation with civic engagement to serve the marginalized and vulnerable. Regardless of their career pursuits post-graduation, students in the program gain self-confidence, communication skills, vulnerability, critical observation, and servant leadership that will aid them professionally and kindle a passion for putting good into the world through the performing arts.
Mission Alignment Summary
Through its educational and performative programming, the Musical Theatre Minor demonstrates the values and missions set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Theatre and Dance Department, and the Music Department. Creative collaboration is at the core of the artform and teaches students the merits of servant leadership and character formation through artistic inquiry. Technical instruction and performance opportunities guide students to hone and share their individual artistic gifts to serve the greater good. By centering social justice in the program's curricular requirements and theatrical presentations, the minor models the importance of civic engagement. Through course materials, art making, performance, and critical discussion students and community audiences alike learn how systemic social structures can contribute to human suffering or flourishing. These meaningful artistic experiences enhance empathy for vulnerable populations and kindle a commitment to social transformation toward a more just world.