OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Actor Musicianship: Theater Focus Certificate |
Certificate code CTAMTU
College of Fine Arts
School of Theater
Kantner Hall 307B
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4818
theater@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/theater
Daniel C. Dennis, contact person
dennisd@ohio.edu
Program Overview
There is a significant demand in the professional theater world, on Broadway and beyond, for performers that combine great acting technique with professional-level musicianship. Sharing the principles of the Theater BFA in Performance core with the technique and applied skills of the School of Music programs, this program will focus on skill acquisition in both areas, as well as synthesizing these skills together in an actor musician workshop.
The Actor Musicianship: Theater Focus Certificate can be completed in 24 hours and is designed primarily for existing music majors who wish to develop the necessary skills for actor musicianship outside their major of study. Performance opportunities within the School of Theater are also possible.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
Admission to the Actor Musicianship Certificate program is by interview and audition only. Upon successful admission, certificate paperwork should be initiated by the student at the School of Theater Office or the College of Fine Arts Deans Office.
Change of Program Policy
Admission to the Actor Musicianship Certificate program is by interview and audition only. Upon successful admission, certificate paperwork should be initiated by the student at the School of Theater Office or the College of Fine Arts Deans Office.
External Transfer Admission
Admission to the Actor Musicianship Certificate program is by interview and audition only. Upon successful admission, certificate paperwork should be initiated by the student at the School of Theater Office or the College of Fine Arts Deans Office.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Actor Musicianship Certificate graduates have the skill set necessary to craft vivid and specific acting performances in any medium. Their musicianship and performance skills will allow them to perform at the professional level required of first-class performance venues and opportunities.They are prepared with the business acumen and audition skills that will ready them to complete for entry-level professional acting work. Other possibilities include prepares students to pursue advanced graduate degree programs in performance, to engage in professional performance activities, or to establish private teaching studios.
Requirements
Certificate Hours Requirement
The Actor Musicianship - Theater Focus Certificate requires a minimum of 24 hours.
Actor Musicianship Courses
Complete the following courses for a minimum 12 hours:
- THAR 2810 - History and Literature of Musical Theater Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3110 - Acting III Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 4110 - Acting Studio I Credit Hours: 3 - 4
- THAR 4710 - Seminar in Theater History and Drama: Selected Topics Credit Hours: 3
Theater Courses
Complete a minimum of 12 hours from the following courses:
- THAR 1110 - Fundamentals of Performance I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1111 - Fundamentals of Performance II Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 1130 - Acting Fundamentals I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2130 - Acting Fundamentals II Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2870 - Voice and Movement for Musical Theater I Credit Hours: 2
- THAR 2871 - Voice and Movement for Musical Theater II Credit Hours: 2