Musical theatre
| MUSICAL THEATRE | |
| State code | 6531PX014 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Study field | Arts, theater |
| Qualification | Professional Bachelor of Arts |
| Form and duration of studies | Full-time studies, 3,5 years |
| Credits | 210 |
| Study plans | Degree Course 2026-2030 Degree Course 2025-2029 |
Career Prospects
The Musical Theatre Study Programme is designed for creative individuals who are passionate about the performing arts and wish to master the synthesis of music, theatre, and dance. Throughout their studies, students learn to develop control over their voice, body, and emotions, create musical roles, and collaborate with various creative teams. Upon graduation, they can work in drama and musical theatres, television projects, entertainment troupes, or pursue individual careers as actors and singers.
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Analyze literary and musical texts, recognize essential elements.
- Apply the characteristics of music and musical theater (musical) genres and styles.
- Control voice, acting technique, and body expression, combining them while performing musical, acting, and choreographic tasks.
- Work as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble, adapting to the role and musical part.
- Create and perform musical theater (musical) roles, applying the acquired skills and artistic means.
- Respond to changes in directing, musical, and choreographic decisions on stage.
- Critically evaluate one’s own activities and cultural phenomena, taking into account the requirements of musical theater.
- Communicate clearly in writing and orally, present creative ideas, and work in a team.
- Be familiar with the stages of development of theater, music, and musical theater, as well as their stylistic features.
Full-time studies
Degree Course 2026-2030
| 1st semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation* |
| History of Musical Theatre | 3 | E |
| Acting I | 6 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement I | 3 | E |
| Fundamentals of Classical Dance | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing I | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Music Theory and Solfegio | 3 | E |
| Rhythmics | 3 | E |
| 2nd semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting I | 6 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement I | 3 | E |
| Fundamentals of Classical Dance | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing I | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Music Theory and Solfegio | 3 | E |
| Rhythmics | 3 | E |
| Training and Observation Practice | 3 | E |
| 3rd semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting II | 7 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement II | 3 | E |
| Fundamentals of Classical Dance | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing II | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Training and Observation Practice | 3 | P |
| Free elective courses** | ||
| Free elective courses | 5 | P |
| 4th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting II | 3 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement II | 3 | E |
| Classical Jazz Dance | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing II | 3 | E |
| Musical Ensemble Singing | 3 | E |
| Improvisation Basics | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Stage Practice and Musical Studio | 6 | P |
| 5th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting III | 4 | P |
| Stage Movement III | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing III | 3 | E |
| Classical Jazz Dance | 3 | E |
| Musical Ensemble Singing | 3 | P |
| Vocal, Acting Practice and Musical Studio | 6 | P |
| Stage Dance Practice | 3 | P |
| Free elective courses** | ||
| Free elective courses | 5 | P |
| 6th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Audio Technologies | 3 | E |
| Methodology of Academic Writing | 3 | E |
| Acting III | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement III | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing III | 3 | E |
| Musical Ensemble Singing | 3 | P |
| Contemporary Dance | 3 | E |
| Musical Studies Practice | 9 | P |
| 7th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Professional English or Psychology of the Performing Arts | 3 | E |
| Management of Performance | 3 | E |
| Acting IV | 6 | P |
| Contemporary Dance | 3 | E |
| Professional Bachelor’s Degree Project | 15 | P |
* E – exam,
P – project.
** Students are free to choose their Free elective courses from those offered by Vilniaus kolegija/HEI. Each study programme includes Free elective courses in the relevant semesters.
Full-time studies
Degree Course 2025-2029
| 1st semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation* |
| Audio Technologies | 3 | E |
| History of Musical Theatre | 3 | E |
| Acting I | 6 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement I | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing I | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Music Theory and Solfegio | 3 | E |
| Rhythmics | 3 | E |
| 2nd semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Professional English or Psychology of the Performing Arts | 3 | E |
| Acting I | 6 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement I | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing I | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Music Theory and Solfegio | 3 | E |
| Rhythmics | 3 | E |
| Fundamentals of Classical Dance | 3 | E |
| 3rd semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting II | 6 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement II | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing II | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Fundamentals of Classical Dance | 3 | E |
| Training and Observation Practice | 6 | P |
| Free elective courses** | ||
| Free elective courses | 3 | P |
| 4th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting II | 3 | P |
| Stage Speech | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement II | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing II | 3 | E |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | E |
| Fundamentals of Classical Dance | 3 | E |
| Classical Jazz Dance | 3 | E |
| Musical Ensemble Singing | 3 | E |
| Stage Practice and Musical Studio | 6 | P |
| 5th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting III | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement III | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing III | 3 | E |
| Classical Jazz Dance | 3 | E |
| Musical Ensemble Singing | 3 | P |
| Contemporary Dance | 3 | E |
| Improvisation Basics | 3 | E |
| Vocal, Acting Practice and Musical Studio | 6 | P |
| Stage Dance Practice | 3 | P |
| 6th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Methodology of Academic Writing | 3 | E |
| Acting III | 3 | P |
| Stage Movement III | 3 | E |
| Solo Singing III | 3 | E |
| Musical Ensemble Singing | 3 | P |
| Contemporary Dance | 3 | E |
| Musical Studies Practice | 9 | P |
| Free elective courses** | ||
| Free elective courses | 3 | P |
| 7th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Compulsory courses | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Acting IV | 6 | P |
| Contemporary Dance | 3 | E |
| Management of Performance | 3 | E |
| Professional Bachelor’s Degree Project | 14 | P |
| Free elective courses** | ||
| Free elective courses | 4 | E |
* E – exam,
P – project.
** Students are free to choose their Free elective courses from those offered by Vilniaus kolegija/HEI. Each study programme includes Free elective courses in the relevant semesters.