Voice & Opera

The A-State Opera Theatre allows each student to thrive in a nurturing environment with individualized attention to every student.  The curriculum provides a foundation of the fundamental tools to create a dynamic stage performance through the development of characterization, movement, and stage presence. Students become familiar with the basic techniques of acting in order to present action and movement sincerely and with inner justification. Each year, the Opera Theatre offers a fully staged and costumed opera in addition to scenes. Students also have collaborative opportunities involving the Theatre Department, not only with opera, but musicals as well. Performances are produced with pianists, orchestra or other appropriate ensembles.

Auditions are open and typically held during the first week of classes each semester. This class meets Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Past Productions

Bastien and Bastienne - W. A. Mozart
Dido and Aeneas - Henry Purcell
The Impresario - W. A. Mozart
Cendrillon - Pauline Viardot

The Arkansas State University Department of Music and Department of Theatre have combined to create a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree with a Musical Theatre emphasis.  Private and group singing instruction, scene study, musical theatre performance and a variety of dance courses are essential components of the Musical Theatre emphasis.  More Information >>