Any VCU student may declare a minor in musical theatre upon completion of THEA 200 and with approval from the Department of Theatre. The musical theatre minor comprises 18 credits of which a minimum of nine credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. Depending on audition results and course prerequisites, students may select from the following to meet their minor requirements:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| APPL 200 | Applied Lessons: ____ | 1 |
| THEA 200 | Broadway Seminar | 1 |
| THEA 316 | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
| THEA 317 | Musical Theatre Performance I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Introduction to Ballet Technique I | ||
| Introduction to Modern Dance Technique I | ||
| Jazz Dance Technique I | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select eight credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Introduction to Ballet Technique II | ||
| Introduction to Modern Dance Technique II | ||
| Jazz Technique II | ||
| Fundamental Musicianship | ||
| Musical Theatre Performance II | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance Styles: Landmark Choreographers | ||
| Cabaret Storytelling | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Note: An audition or other prerequisites may be required to enroll in some of the courses. See individual course descriptions for details.