{"id":387,"date":"2025-07-31T19:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-performing-arts\/?page_id=387"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:30:33","slug":"performing-arts-musical-theater","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-performing-arts\/performing-arts-musical-theater\/","title":{"rendered":"Performing Arts &#8211; Musical Theater"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-387\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-387-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-387-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Raise Your Voice. Own the Stage.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-387-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The performing arts program with the musical theater concentration prepares students for diverse careers such as musical theatre, directing, choreography, and arts management. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, students gain opportunities to tailor their education to their artistic interests across areas like music, theatre, dance, and arts administration. They develop key skills in performance, research, and communication while engaging in hands-on projects and leadership roles. This concentration fosters both creativity and practical experience, ensuring students are well-equipped to innovate in the performing arts. Graduates leave ready to lead and succeed in this dynamic field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-387-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-387\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/EA9Q4129_PhotoGrid.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/EA9Q4129_PhotoGrid.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/EA9Q4129_PhotoGrid-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/EA9Q4129_PhotoGrid-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/EA9Q4129_PhotoGrid-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/EA9Q4129_PhotoGrid-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/EA9Q4129_PhotoGrid-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"Three people stand on stage with hands raised in celebration; one holds a microphone and another wears a shirt with &quot;NO WAR&quot; written on it.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-387\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/performing-arts\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Performing Arts Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>Performing Arts Major with a Musical Theater Concentration  <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/performing-arts\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Musical Theater<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-387-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">100%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of musical theater majors complete a capstone project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">89%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of students participate in internships, international experiences and undergraduate research<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Student to faculty ratio gives you the personal attention you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-387-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-387\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/08\/53676256666_a146ba5d3f_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/08\/53676256666_a146ba5d3f_o-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/08\/53676256666_a146ba5d3f_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/08\/53676256666_a146ba5d3f_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/08\/53676256666_a146ba5d3f_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/08\/53676256666_a146ba5d3f_o-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/08\/53676256666_a146ba5d3f_o-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" alt=\"A person in a vest and bowtie stands on a colorful circular platform, singing or speaking with an expressive face against a dark background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-387-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Performing Arts Major - <strong>Musical Theater<\/strong> Concentration<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-387-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"128\">Musical Theater<\/strong> at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland helps students grow as performers by combining acting, singing, and movement. Students learn how musicals are made and why they matter, from history and culture to stage skills and teamwork. With small classes, personal guidance, and lots of chances to perform, students build confidence and find their own voice. Whether you love being on stage or working behind the scenes, this program helps you become a strong and creative artist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-387-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Performing Arts, Integrated Performing Arts Concentration, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\" Musical Theater Concentration Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\"> Musical Theater Concentration Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Performing Arts, Integrated Performing Arts Concentration, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your  Musical Theater Concentration Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your  Musical Theater Concentration Major<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-387-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-387-4-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Theater Studies Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-prefix=\"TDPS\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Theater Studies Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-387-4-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Performing Arts Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-prefix=\"PERF\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Performing Arts Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-387-4-0-3\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Music Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-prefix=\"MUSC\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Music Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-387-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"730\">As the National Public Honors College, St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland helps Musical Theater students grow through serious study, creative expression, and hands-on experience. The Musical Theater concentration reflects the Honors College Promise by offering close mentorship, chances to perform and create original work, and a mix of classes that link theater, music, and dance to history, culture, and new ideas. Whether acting, singing, dancing, or working behind the scenes, students learn to think deeply, work closely with others, and make a real impact in both the arts and academics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-387-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-387\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/51698669544_a96069761d_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"51698669544_a96069761d_o\" alt=\"Five people are gathered around a table; one person sits while the others stand or lean in, all focused intently on the seated individual.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-performing-arts\/performance-opportunities\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Performance Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-387-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>LATEST<\/strong> NEWS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-9-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/professor-music-jeff-silberschlag-invited-judge-wammies\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/02\/Jeff-Silberschlag-portrait.JPG.webp?itok=4lRZYBns\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Professor of Music Jeff Silberschlag Invited to Judge Wammies<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/performing-arts-students-present-region-2-actf-conference-win-competition\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/01\/IMG_5709--1-.jpeg.webp?itok=MAhsw7Vv\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Performing Arts Students Present at Region 2 ACTF Conference, Win Competition<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/diego-villada-served-fight-choreographer-college-southern-marylands-fall-production\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/11\/IMG_3660.jpeg.webp?itok=Nlru9pJg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Diego Villada Served as the Fight Choreographer for the College of Southern Maryland\u2019s Fall Production of &quot;Witness for the Prosecution&quot;<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-387-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=66\">More Musical Theater News<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-387-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-387-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-387-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\"><h2>Connect with Your Program Chairs<\/h2><p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the faculty here at St. Mary's College of Maryland want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-04\/Macbeth%202019_0.jpeg\" width=\"3384\" height=\"2240\" alt=\"A person directing outdoors surrounded by two student actors. Photo credit Chloe Colvin.\" class=\"restdept66\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/amy-steiger\">Amy Steiger<\/a><p>she\/they<\/p><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Associate Professor of Theater<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:alsteiger@smcm.edu\">alsteiger@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/SterlingLambert.jpeg\" width=\"1947\" height=\"1926\" alt=\"A man wearing glasses is outside smiling.\" class=\"restdept66\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/sterling-lambert\">Sterling Lambert<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Professor of Music - Music History and Theory<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:jslambert@smcm.edu\">jslambert@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The performing arts program with the musical theater concentration prepares students for diverse careers such as musical theatre, directing, choreography, and arts management. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, students gain opportunities to tailor their education to their artistic interests across areas like music, theatre, dance, and arts administration. 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