Musical Theatre
Mission Statement
In accordance with the Adrian College mission statement of pursuing truth and dignity of all people, the Department of Performing Arts offers opportunities to study and achieve excellence through a community of scholarship and artistry via the context of a liberal arts environment. Knowledge of and appreciation for the art of theatre and music are important aspects in a society that wishes to maintain its culture, consciousness, and compassion. While seeking a balance between theoretical and applied material, the Department of Performing Arts engages students through performance opportunities and active studies of critical theory, history and literature. Students graduating with a major in the Musical Theatre program will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the preparation and performance of the music theatre genre based on historical and theoretical practices.