Musical Theatre Program

Assistant Professor of Performing Arts-Musical Theatre

We're looking for a new colleague who will teach foundational and upper-level musical theatre courses, supervise capstone projects, and work with colleagues on curricular and school innovations aligned with the professional field of performing arts with a focus on inclusive excellence. Could that be you? If so, check out the full position descrition and apply.

Train, Perform & Grow

Prepare for your career in Musical Theatre at Wichita State University by combining quality curriculum with numerous opportunities to perform and explore your craft. You will have the perfect environment to train, perform and grow into a true artist while studying closely with industry professionals.

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As a Music Theatre Major

You will train equally in acting, voice, and dance
You will receive conservatory-quality training combined with WSU’s affordable tuition
You will have the opportunity to direct, choreograph and perform in stage productions, student projects and course work
You will work with guest artists and participate in Master Classes with Industry Professionals
Program and class sizes intimate enough for one-on-one attention but large enough to be competitive

Courses you will take

Beyond the Books

Kennedy Center Gold Medallion

In 2016, School of Performing Arts Director, Linda Starkey, was awarded the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival GOLD MEDALLION. Akin to a lifetime achievement award, it is the organization's most prestigious award and a great honor in theater education.

Kennedy Center National Awards

In 2016, Smokey Joe’s Cafe received the National Award for Distinguished Production of a Musical. It's a musical revue featuring the songs of legendary hit makers Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber. It pays homage to some of the most powerful and recognizable early icons of rock and roll such as The Drifters, The Coasters, Dion of Dion and the Belmonts, and of course, Elvis Presley.

Productions

You will follow the legacy of performers who have gone on to perform on Broadway in shows such as Book of Mormon, Motown, Scottsboro Boys, Evita, If/Then, and American Psycho; on National Broadway Tours, Off Broadway, in prestigious regional theatres across the country, on cruise ships, theme parks, and for Walt Disney World.

Opportunities

Our current students work professionally at summer regional theatres such as MTWichita, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Prairie Repertory Theatre, and in the local theatre community.