UW News
Scott Hafso
October 28, 2013
New musical theater degree begins with outreach, talent search
![Student Annmarie Morro caught in motion during a class in advanced jazz and theater dance taught by Wilson Mendieta. Morro was accepted into the new musical theater degree program.](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/10/04191426/MusicalTheater_program_mainshot-150x150.jpg)
The first order of business for the UW’s new degree in musical theater is not greasepaint or tap shoes but public outreach and finding talented, committed students.