Musical Theatre
The Musical Theatre Department has a history of bringing to the stage professional productions and acclaimed performances.
Students progressing through the program become seasoned performers. They will have developed technical skills as ensemble members and as soloists.
Progression to the upper division classes usually requires that the students take outside voice, dance and acting classes (some of that may be
offered though APA). Graduates will have learned about musical theatre history, audition skills, teamwork and time-management. They will have
acquired a sizeable performance portfolio and obtained skills that will serve them well as they prepare for their post-secondary career goals.
Introduction to Musical Theatre
Students will study advanced beginning to intermediate principles of musical theatre. Singing, acting and
dancing skills will be developed individually through various exercises, and then combined into routines. The course
will also include lectures and discussions about musical theatre history, audition techniques and other related topics.
The department coordinator will schedule mandatory performances. This class may be repeated for additional credit.
Musical Theatre Workshop
Students will study intermediate to advanced principles of musical theatre. Singing, acting and dancing skills
will be developed individually, then combined into routines that will be performed. The course will also include lectures
and discussions about musical theatre history, audition techniques and other related topics. The department coordinator will schedule
mandatory performances. This class may be repeated for additional credit.
Musical Theatre Ensemble
Students will study advanced principles of musical theatre. The emphasis will be placed on
learning a series of routines that will be assembled into a touring show. Under the name "Surf City Singers" Musical
Theatre Ensemble students will perform throughout the community. The course will also include lectures and discussions
about musical theatre history, audition techniques and other related topics. Students will develop an audition portfolio.
The department coordinator will schedule mandatory performances. This class may be repeated for additional credit.
