Music Theatre - Central Michigan University

Music Theatre from Central Michigan University is a Campus Bachelor Theatre degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The music theatre program at CMU offers the training, resources, and experiences to prepare students for a variety of careers in music, theatre, and related fields. Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU: * Faculty and staff members with broad performance backgrounds who are dedicated to helping students develop their performance and production talents * Performance opportunities as a singer, dancer, and actor as well as opportunities to develop skills and creativity as a director, set and lighting designer, makeup artist, and choreographer * Outstanding music, theatre , and dance performance facilities, including a 500-seat proscenium arch theatre, 500-seat recital hall, 300-seat arena-style theatre , and large dance studio * Scholarship opportunities specifically for qualified music theatre students Career outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014: * Employment of actors, producers, and directors, as well as dancers and choreographers is expected to grow nine to 17 percent. * Venues for live entertainment - such as Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres , touring productions, and repertory theatres in many major metropolitan areas - as well as theme parks and resorts are expected to offer many job opportunities. * National dance companies likely will continue to provide jobs in this field. Opera companies and dance groups affiliated with colleges and universities and with television and motion pictures also will offer some opportunities. Career options Graduates of the music theatre program at CMU will find a variety of careers in many areas. Some of these may require additional education. * Actor * Choreographer * Dancer * Arts Administrator * Performing Arts Critic * Music Theatre Performer * Director * Drama Coach * Educator * Vocal Performer View more details on Central Michigan University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Theatre courses.