THFM-39206 credit hours

Musical Theatre

Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab

Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Odd Year

Hard to catch. Runs in odd-numbered years only, next in 2027. Miss it and the following chance is 2029.

THFM-3920 prerequisites

3 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. 1 is needed whichever route you take: THFM-2101

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THFM-2101Acting Theory and Practice

any one of

THFM-1001Introduction to Theatre: Performance
THFM-1003Introduction to Theatre: Indigenous Performance

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Description

This course introduces the acting student to the special performance demands of musical theatre. It is designed to expand the student's acting skills by focusing on the particular challenges presented by a variety of musical theatre styles. Students also receive training in dance and singing, with the emphasis on learning to integrate these elements into the dramatic context.

Requisite courses

THFM-2101 [prerequisite(s)]; THFM-3920L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).

Note

Students with no background in dance or singing are advised to take THFM-2920(3) and/or THFM-2922(3) before taking this more advanced musical theatre course.

LectureLab

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.