Xavier University Theatre - Musical Theatre Minor

Xavier Theatre's Musical Theatre minor combines courses in Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance and Performance to create a well-rounded, practical experience for students interested in learning more about Musical Theatre. No audition or interview is required to declare the Musical Theatre minor

Musical Theatre Minor Requirements (24 Credit Hours):

Theatre Courses, 9 credit hours:

  • THTR 100 - Introduction to Theatre
  • THTR 120 - Acting I
  • THTR 221 - The Audition Process

Musical Theatre Courses, 10 credit hours:

  • THTR 195 - Musical Theatre Ensemble (2 semesters, 2 credits)
  • THTR 197 - Private Lessons, Musical Theatre Voice (4 semesters, 2 credits)
  • THTR 208 - Vocal Health and Wellness 
  • THTR 219 - American Musical Theatre

Any combination of Dance Courses, 4 Credit Hours:

  • Tap: DANC 154 Tap I, DANC 156 Tap II, DANC 354 Tap III 
  • Jazz: DANC 155 Jazz I, DANC 157 Jazz II
  • Ballet: DANC 158 Ballet I, DANC 159 Ballet II, DANC 160 Ballet III 
  • Musical Theatre: DANC 201 Musical Theatre Dance I, DANC 301 MT Dance II, DANC 401 MT Dance III
* Must take two courses in two styles of dance.

Performance Course, 1 credit hour: 

  • THTR 199 - Theatre Performance Workshop
*Must be cast in a musical theatre production.