The? program?at Rider University offeres:
- Development of well-rounded, competitive musical theatre professionals ?Rider?s professional musical theatre faculty are committed to developing students? talents and technique in all areas ? vocal, dance and acting ? preparing them to succeed in the highly competitive world of professional musical theatre.
- Affording invaluable interface with top industry professionalsRider?s Musical Theatre program engages Broadway composers, agents, choreographers, directors, producers and other key professionals in workshops and master classes, through productions and networking visits in New York, creating invaluable, competitive edge connections that last a lifetime. Rider?s Musical Theatre Business Lab will prepare students for a comprehensive career in the business aspects of musical theatre.? Seniors also have the opportunity to audition for participation in a showcase in NYC, performing for industry professionals."
- Making performance possibleRider is committed to ensuring that its musical theatre majors perform, by mounting multiple mainstage productions among three performance spaces.? Concert and/or workshop performances, staged readings and student productions afford additional opportunities for students to apply what they are learning in performance.?
- Keeping Broadway within reachRider is ideally located just one hour from the world?s musical theatre mecca ? Broadway ? and just 45 minutes from the rich cultural offerings of Philadelphia.? Affordable, student-sponsored Broadway performance trips, special student discounts, class-related Broadway field-trips and backstage tours or just a quick visit via the nearby train. Rider Musical Theatre students will find Broadway learning experiences within reach.
- Teaching from professional, real-world experienceRider?s Musical Theatre faculty represents a combined century of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring experience, working with and learning from the Nation?s greatest directors, choreographers, music directors and performers.? Such a vast and varied wealth of knowledge and experience helps students develop a competitive real-world focus.
- Fostering a broad, liberal arts perspectiveRider Musical Theatre students enjoy the advantage of being part of a vibrant liberal arts learning environment with the added benefit of more intimate class sizes and closer interface with faculty.?
