The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre program at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is designed for students with a strong background and passion for musical theatre. This intensive program combines rigorous musical training with Stanislavski-based acting techniques. Students will develop skills in music theory, piano, and voice lessons, alongside acting for the stage and camera, voice and speech work, and specialized musical theatre courses. The curriculum also includes Pop-Rock style classes, audition workshops, and a business practices course to prepare students for a versatile career in the performing arts.
Please refer to the main admission and CCPA information pages for detailed application and audition requirements.
Applicants should have a strong background and interest in musical theatre. Prior performing arts education or coursework is advantageous, but the main admission process includes an audition, which is a crucial part of the evaluation.
Prospective students must first apply through the Roosevelt University application portal. Additionally, specific program requirements, including details about the mandatory audition, are available on the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) admissions page.
Graduates are prepared for diverse performance opportunities within the performing arts. The program emphasizes practical experience, allowing students to build professional credits and audition for work in Chicago before graduation.
The intensive curriculum combines rigorous musical training with Stanislavski-based acting techniques, including music theory, piano, voice lessons, acting for stage and camera, and specialized musical theatre courses like Pop-Rock styles.