Sample Courses
- Acting I & II
- Characterization and Scene Study
- Musicianship for Musical Theatre I & II
- Play Analysis for the Theatre
- Portfolio and Audition Techniques
- Stage Musicals
Popular Electives
- Ballet Technique
- Dance History as a 20th Century Art
- Global Technique
- History of the Theatre Since 17th Century
- Jazz Technique
- Modern Technique
- Music in Western Civilization
Recent Internships / Field Experiences
- NYC week-long externship for juniors and seniors
- Audition opportunities for Geva Theatre mainstage musicals
- Audition opportunities for the summertime professional company Finger Lakes Opera
Musical Theatre Major
Why study musical theatre at Geneseo?
The musical theatre program is a great fit for musical theatre-lovers who also enjoy learning about history, language, science, business, education, math, politics, and more. The BA program’s flexibility allows students to add more musical theatre electives, explore higher-level liberal arts classes, or prepare for a career that integrates both artistic and academic strengths.
Created for the motivated, determined performer, the BFA program combines rigorous musical theatre training, performance opportunities, and professional preparation into an integrated educational experience. The BFA prioritizes comprehensive training in all things music, theatre, and dance so students can achieve a high level of performance as an actor-singer in today’s ever-evolving musical theatre industry.
Example Careers
- Acting Coach
- Actor
- Artistic Director
- Arts Administrator
- Choreographer
- Dancer
- Director
- Dramaturg
- Musician
- Singer
- Voiceover Artist
Recent Music Employers
- Fairport, NY, School District
- Finger Lakes Opera
- Geva Theatre
- Glimmerglass Opera
- Los Angeles Opera
- REV Theatre Company
- Rochester City School District
- West Irondequoit, NY, School District
Recent Music Grad Schools
- Columbia University
- Eastman School of Music
- Indiana University
- Columbia University
- University of Maryland
- University of Arizona
- University of Michigan
- Yale University
Contact Info
Don Kot, Program Coordinator
donkot@geneseo.edu
Brodie Hall 131
585-245-6193