The B.F.A. in Musical Theatre provides the rigorous curriculum needed to train students in acting, singing and dancing.  In addition to performance technique classes, students will participate in a rich core of theatre and music classes, professional classes in “careers in professional theatre” as well as enhanced master classes by visiting guest artists.  Performance opportunities are many.  The Department of Theatre and Drama produces two musicals and six plays a year in its main season, one musical and three plays at the Brown County Playhouse in the summer, the IU Broadway Cabaret (a touring musical theatre ensemble), independent projects, and Premiere Musicals: Developing Musical Theatre at Indiana University . (A new-musical workshop blending professional Equity actors with musical theatre students in a three week summer workshop focusing on new works.)  A student’s career culminates in showcases in Chicago and New York.  Further opportunities are found in Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, which has a large number of ensembles and produces at least one light opera or musical a year.

Ben Livingston (Currently playing Harry Bright in the Broadway production of Mamma Mia.): "The training and experience I received at Indiana University was absolutely invaluable. The campus and facilities are second to none. The faculty, all of whom are accomplished professionals themselves, become mentors in the best possible sense; they challenge, support, and inspire you to achieve your dreams."

Designed to bring out the best in an individual, the BFA in Musical Theatre was created within the context of a liberal arts education.   Not only will a student receive superior training in performance technique, the student will be better prepared for life by fulfilling all of the general education requirements required by the College of Arts and Sciences.  The program will be limited to only 10 to 12 admissions a year providing enormous individual attention throughout the student’s career at Indiana University. Tony Award nominated and Emmy Award-winning choreographer George Pinney (Blast!) heads the program.  The Indiana University Department of Theatre and Drama is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Please visit our video links:
BFA Video
Broadway Cabaret
Oklahoma!

If you have questions about the program, please contact Scott Jones at BFAaud@indiana.edu or 812-856-4024. The phone line is open Tuesday through Friday 1:30-5 PM Eastern time. After hours please leave a message.

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