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 200Applied Lessons: ____1
THEA 200Broadway Seminar 1
THEA 316Musical Theatre History 3
THEA 317Musical Theatre Performance I3
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 Hours18

Note: An audition or other prerequisites may be required to enroll in some of the courses. See individual course descriptions for details.