To pursue a career in musical theatre performance, students will need to become exceptionally competitive performers. The right training program can make all the difference. Wilkes University Theatre's pre-professional program will give students that edge.
Wilkes University's BFA in Musical Theatre takes a serious integrative approach to voice, acting, dance and technical theatre within a liberal arts context. Wilkes University has a growing reputation as a demanding pre-professional theatre program which produces complete, talented, and imaginative performers. The program focuses on providing students with the performance experience and professional training required to build a successful career on stage or in graduate school.
Wilkes' students have opportunities to perform in every possible setting from intimate cabaret to proscenium – from original works to children’s theatre. In addition to weekly private voice lessons, Wilkes offers numerous vocal opportunities throughout the year too. It’s always interesting.
