The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre is one of WIU's "Signature Programs" and is a competitive program that requires auditions for admission. The BFA in Musical Theatre provides students with rigorous specialized training in acting, singing, and dancing.  Many of our BFAs walk out of WIU with not only their degree in Musical Theatre but also a Minor in Dance. WIU Theatre and Dance's BFA program gives students the one-on-one training they need to grow and sharpen their individualized skill sets. The faculty never treat students like a number or force them into cookie cutter versions of generic musical theatre performers. Instead, the program creates unique and versatile performers, who have an edge in the audition room.

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Here’s a quote from the Department of Theatre and Dance mission statement that sums up the environment created at WIU: “...Our standard of excellence demands the celebration of individuality with the collaborative process, empowering students to begin a life-long career of artistic risk-taking and self-discovery…”