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Musical Theatre, Undergraduate Certificate
Program Overview
Musical Theatre is an interdisciplinary program between the Departments of Dance, Music, and Theatre. The term “musical theatre” is defined in a way that embraces the richness and diversity of this challenging interdisciplinary art form, which includes musical comedy, the musical play, new and alternative musical theatre, “Broadway opera,” cabaret, and revue. Students receive technique training in acting complemented by training in vocal technique, musicianship, dance, and the study of the repertoire of musical theatre in print and recordings, as well as in rehearsal and performance. The certificate is open to students of any major. See the Musical Theatre Handbook for more.
Program Contact
Dr. Sequina DuBose
Assistant Professor of Voice and Co-Coordinator of the Musical Theatre Certificate Program
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Admissions & Auditions
Admission into the certificate is by audition only and is open to any current UNC Charlotte undergraduate student.
Audition Information
Auditions for the Musical Theatre Certificate Program occur at the end of every Spring semester for admittance the following semester. For the audition, students are asked to prepare a brief song (two minutes or under) and a one-minute monologue. An additional dance component will also be included.
The MT Certificate auditions are scheduled to occur on Sunday, March 1st from 2:00-6:00 pm in Rowe 206. Register for a 2026 audition, here.
Program Courses & Requirements
Admission and progression requirements and all program requirements, including a list of classes, can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Questions? We’re here for you!
For general questions: Contact the Office of Admissions by email or phone at 704-687-5507.
For advising questions: Contact Performing Arts Advisor Hannah Harrell.
Work with some of Broadway's Best
The Musical Theatre Certificate program brings outstanding opportunities for students to work with the industry’s leading professionals through master classes and guest artist workshops. Notable guest artists include Daniel Tolbert (UNC Charlotte Theatre alumnus and working actor in Los Angeles); Douglas Tappin (Composer); Eric Woodall (Producing Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre); Carrie Allen (photographer and headshot workshop leader); Kevin Metzger-Timson (casting director, Tara Rubin Casting); Grace McLean (Broadway’s THE GREAT COMET, IN THE GREEN); Kevin McAllister (CAROLINE OR CHANGE, COME FROM AWAY, Artistic Director of ArtsCentric); Georgia Stitt (composer of BIG RED SUN, SNOW CHILD, and musical director for SWEET CHARITY); Damon Daunno (Tony nominee, OKLAHOMA!); and Ato Blankson-Wood (SLAVE PLAY, HAIR, BlacKkKlansman, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).
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Guest Artist Sterling Masters, Dance Captain for Broadway's WICKED
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Guest Artist Hannah Jewel Kohn from Broadway's A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
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Guest Artists Sharone Sayegh and Amelia Cormack from Broadway's COME FROM AWAY
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NYC Broadway Field Study
During Fall Break, faculty member Tod Kubo led an intensive Broadway field study program in New York City. The students took dance classes, met and interviewed industry professionals, toured facilities, and saw three shows in a field study in New York City. “What’s the most significant way to give back? Creating a clear and attainable pathway for students to New York City,” Kubo said, “building confidence and giving them contacts.”
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Training & Auditions
The All-in-One Conference is an opportunity for students to take workshops, network with peers and industry professionals, and access an abundance of opportunities and resources all in one weekend. Participants also audition for the Artistic Directors and Casting Directors of the country’s leading regional theaters and entertainment companies.
“The professors make a huge impact on all of the students, but I find the biggest impact comes from my peers. I find myself learning from watching other people’s craft as well as collaborating with them.”
Julio Hernandez
B.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Performance and an Undergraduate Certificate in Musical Theatre
Meet the Faculty
Alumni News
Amber Coleman ’20 recently earned her MFA in Acting from the University of Florida in May 2024. Her recent stage credits include Theatre Prometheus, Galatea in Galatea, and Folger Theatre, Ophelia understudy in A Room in the Castle.
Carly Helms ’22 is a recent graduate of LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), where she earned her MFA. Based in London, she specializes in classical acting and also holds a BA in Theatre. Her recent stage credits include Orpheus Descending (Nurse Porter) and We Have Not Long to Love.
Logan Pavia ’23 is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Musical Theatre Performance at the prestigious NYU Steinhardt. Logan is also slated to portray the role of Ned Nickerson in a developmental musical with Tony Award-winning creatives, composer Alan Menken and director James Lapine.
Sam Pomerantz ’22 recently released his debut EP Escape, which is available on Spotify and Apple Music. He was a recent headliner at the Taste of Charlotte Festival.
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