Musical Theatre

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Contact the Program Director

Darin W. Shryock

Residential Faculty - Musical Theatre

Office: MU 43

This program is part of the Music and Dance Department.

Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts
Musical Theatre

Do the cheers of the audience and the desire to showcase your talent draw you to the stage? If you have a passion for performing and a desire to master your craft, the Musical Theatre program will provide you with a foundation in performance and production practices in music, theatre, and dance.

The program’s purpose is to prepare you for admission into a performing arts degree program at a four-year university (which may require an audition). Our accomplished instructors will teach you the fundamentals of singing, dancing, and acting. They will help you develop your artistic proficiency and to grow as a performer, and to ultimately prepare a compelling collection of audition or portfolio materials to highlight your performance skills.

Don’t just imagine your name in lights — enroll in the Musical Theatre program today and make it happen!

University Transfer Degree

Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.

A list of available transfer degrees offered in the Musical Theatre program
Name Type Title Courses
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts AAFA Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Musical Theatre

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Musical Theatre program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

$72,944

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Financial Aid

You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.

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