B.A. in Theatre + B.A. in Musical Theatre CSU Chico | MUTA Auditioning or Working a Crew? how! Week 1 of semester: Auditions Week 2 of semester: Crew Assignments (No training needed – we train you!) Why Theatre? Think critically* Imagine vividly* Communicate effectively* *CREATE POWERFULLY. The Philosophy Our students work in our shops, build our shows, perform, design, direct, create, stage-manage, and just about every job in between. We develop well- rounded artists who know about the craft and business of making theatre. We pride ourselves on being a program that is large enough to be competitive but small enough to know our students’ needs. We serve about 80-90 majors between the two programs and 15-20 minors. Our classes are typically about 15-20 students so you are ensured individual attention, personalized instruction, and advising to ensure a timely graduation so you make the most of your education. The performance of theatre is a universal cultural phenomenon that exists in every society around the world. Human beings are the only animal species that create theatre. Understanding theatre helps us understand what it means to be human. Performance permeates every aspect of our everyday lives. About Theatre: Majors: Theatre Musical Theatre Minors: Theatre Musical Theatre Dance Shows: 2 shows in Fall 3 shows in Spring Each semester we produce at least one musical Musical Theatre touring ensemble Spaces: 450 seat Proscenium 150 seat Black Box 1200 seat Laxson Auditorium
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B.A. in Theatre + B.A. in Musical Theatre CSU Chico | MUTA
Audit ioning or Working a Crew?
how!
Week 1 of semester: Auditions Week 2 of semester: Crew Assignments (No training needed – we train you!)
Why Theatre? Think critically*
Imagine v ividly*
Communicate effectively*
*CREATE POWERFULLY.
The Philosophy Our students work in our shops, build our shows, perform, design, direct, create, stage-manage, and just about every job in between. We develop well-rounded artists who know about the craft and business of making theatre.
We pride ourselves on being a program that is large enough to be competitive but small enough to know our students’ needs.
We serve about 80-90 majors between the two programs and 15-20 minors.
Our classes are typically about 15-20 students so you are ensured individual attention, personalized i nstruction, and advising t o ensure a timely graduation so you make the most of your education.
The performance of theatre is a universal cultural phenomenon that exists in every society around the world. Human beings are the only
animal species that create theatre. Understanding t heatre helps us understand what it means to be human. Performance permeates
every aspect of our everyday lives.
About Theatre: Majors: Theatre
Musical Theatre
Minors: Theatre Musical Theatre Dance
Shows: 2 shows in Fall 3 shows in Spring Each semester we produce at least one musical
Theatre: A typical 4-year program Students in the Theatre program explore technical aspects of theatre as well as performance throughout their c areer h ere. Because of the Theatre program’s relatively compact degree requirements, several of our students elect to pursue a double major or minor and are able to complete their college degree in 4 years. We have double majors ranging from psychology to marketing to project management to engineering to English. We also encourage involvement in production every semester either in tech or in performance.
Foundations of Drama Foundations of Acting
Theatre Practice (Crew / Cast) 3 GE / Elective classes
Foundations of Design THEA GE Course (Arts Area)
Theatre Practice (Crew/Cast) 3 GE / Elective classes
Fall II Spring II Text Analysis
LD Tech Skills Class LD Performance Skills Class
2 GE / Elective Classes
LD Tech Skills Class LD Performance Skills Class
3 GE / Elective classes
Fall III Spring III History of Theatre I
UD Performance or Design Class 3 GE / Elective Classes
History of Theatre II UD Performance or Design Class
3 GE / Elective classes Fall IV Spring IV
2 Theatre electives 3 GE / Elective classes
2 Theatre electives 3 GE / Elective classes
*There are many variations and this is only one possibility!
Fal l 1 Spring 1 Foundations of Drama Foundations of Acting
Fundamentals of Music 2 GE / Elective classes
Foundations of Design Musical Theatre Dance
Beginning Voice Theatre Practice (Crew/Cast)
2 GE / Elective classes Fall II Spring II
Text Analysis Movement for Actors
Studio Voice 3 GE / Elective Classes
Voice for Performance Intermediate Acting
Studio Voice Theatre Practice (Crew/Cast)
3 GE / Elective classes Fall III Spring III
History of Theatre I Dance Elective
Studio Voice 3 GE / Elective Classes
History of Theatre II Musical Theatre Acting
Dance Elective Studio Voice
2 GE / Elective classes Fall IV Spring IV
Studio Voice Musical Theatre History 3 GE / Elective classes
2 Theatre electives Dance Elective
3 GE / Elective classes *There are many variations and this is only one possibility!
B.A. in Theatre + B.A. in Musical Theatre CSU Chico | MUTA
The Theatre Degree Program
The Musical Theatre Degree Program
Fall 1 Spring 1
Musical Theatre: A typical 4-year program With the units required for this degree, several of our musical theatre students explore a minor and are able to complete their college degree in 4 years. Some students also elect to study abroad for a summer or a semester, which can extend their time at CSU Chico by a semester or a year. Students getting a double major typically take 4 ½ or 5 years to finish. Also remember we strongly encourage involvement in production in a range of capacities over the course of the degree.
Laptop Requirement To complete this program, the
student must have the use of a laptop computer. Please consult with the department for current
hardware and software requirements. This package is expected to serve the student
