This course surveys musical theatre scenes from 1970- present. With particular focus on character development for the musical theatre performer and building upon the acting, voice, and dance foundations presented in THTR 107, 121, 147, 155 and 207, dance courses, and MUTH 170 and 171. Students will work to address the acting and stylistic requirements of the period genres and the requirements of the ear-specific musical scores. Prerequisites: 326, two credits 170 (music theatre majors); or THTR 207 (theatre majors). Restricted to music theatre and theatre majors and music majors by consent of instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.