
Professor of Music Theatre
Music Theatre Director
M.F.A., Kent State University
Conservatory of Performing Arts
Conservatory admission information, application instructions and audition information.
(440) 826-2368, music@bw.edu
Gregory Daniels, gdaniels@bw.edu, (440) 826-3766
From lead roles on Broadway and London's West End to prime time television, film and more, Baldwin Wallace music theatre alumni have garnered top acclaim for more than 20 years.
As a result, Baldwin Wallace's program has earned accolades from leading agents, casting directors, critics and other industry professionals.
Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØstudents have appeared regionally and nationally while they're in school. Extensive performance experiences provide real-world opportunities. They've earned equity points, made important contacts and gained valuable resume-enhancing experience.
Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØproduces an annual New York Showcase attended by the industry, resulting in 100% of Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØstudents being signed by top agents for the past 10 years.
You'll learn from award-winning, professionally active faculty with extensive national and international experience in directing, acting, singing and dance. Small classes ensure personalized attention and close faculty mentoring.
Baldwin Wallace's close proximity to Cleveland and its nationally ranked music and arts organizations offers outstanding learning and performing opportunities. Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØstudents have performed with Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØcommunity partners that include:
Over the years, Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØhas produced six regional premieres in partnership with Playhouse Square and received national attention for academic premieres of Broadway productions. In fall 2019, Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØwas the first university to stage the academic premiere of "Kinky Boots." The production was visited by original Broadway director Jerry Mitchell and five Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØMusic Theatre alumni who appeared in the Broadway or National Tour versions of the production. Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØalso produced the first-ever virtual production of "Spring Awakening," which was highlighted in American Theatre Magazine and The New York Times.
Among its credits, Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØproduced the first-ever in repertory productions of "La Boheme" and "Rent." Other recent academic premieres have included: "Brooklyn: the Musical," "[title of show]," "Passing Strange," "Lizzie Borden," "Murder Ballad" and the new version of "Saturday Night Fever."
Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØis a proud member of the National Alliance for Music Theatre.
Striking Boesel Musical Arts Center is a picturesque four-building complex that houses the Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØConservatory of Performing Arts. It's a seamless blend of historic architecture and modern design. The facility houses 50 soundproofed practice rooms, instructional space, practice studios and impressive rehearsal halls that can accommodate the latest technologies for teaching and performance.
BW's comprehensive curriculum gives you what you need to excel. Housed in the state-of-the-art Conservatory, the Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre will prepare you to unlock your artistry and succeed in the field.
Courses include:
The music theatre major prepares students to:
Extensive music theatre performance opportunities begin freshman year at Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØand continue through senior year, culminating in the New York Showcase. Every student is encouraged to audition for all Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØproductions, including music theatre, traditional theatre and opera. There are no limitations. Baldwin Wallace music theatre offers an impressive array of performance opportunities.
Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØMusic Theatre has outstanding collaborations with regional and national organizations. A few examples include:
Opportunities for music theatre majors include:
BW's music theatre program has achieved renowned success. Today, its alumni can be found in leading roles on Broadway, in national tours, and on television and film.
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Gregory Daniels, gdaniels@bw.edu, (440) 826-3766
Jennifer Hemphill
Professor of Music Theatre
Music Theatre Director
M.F.A., Kent State University
B.F.A., New York University
Richard Biever
Associate Professor of Music Theatre
Music Theatre Music Director
M.F.A., Penn State
Colleen Longshaw Jackson
Lecturer in Music Theatre
M.F.A., B.A., Kent State University
Rachel Woods
Lecturer in Music Theatre
Assistant Music Theatre Music Director
Gregory Daniels
Associate Professor of Dance
A.A.S., Onondaga Community College
Chistina Lindhout
Assistant Professor of Dance
Sabrina Lindhout
Lecturer of Dance
JR Fralick
Chair, Vocal Studies Department
Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Ohio State University
Anna Lowrey Clark
Assistant Professor of Voice
M.M., Shenandoah University
Tracy Grady
Lecturer of Voice
M.M., Ohio University
Nancy Maultsby
Professor of Voice
B.M., Westminster Choir College
Joanne Uniatowski
Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The Cleveland Institute of Music
Sue Wallin
Lecturer of Voice
B.M., Kent State University
Marc Weagraff
Professor of Voice
D.M.A., The University of Michigan