Point Park University Dept. of Theatre

08/17/2015

: Meet musical theatre major, Davion Heron!

Going to Point Park for musical theatre allows me to build connections that I already have in Pittsburgh. It’s more comforting knowing that I get to do what I love at a school that is close to home.

08/05/2015

The Conservatory Theatre Company auditions are right around the corner!

Audition information for The REP, Conservatory Theatre Company, and Playhouse Jr.

07/15/2015

Ever wondered what it's like to act with an animal? Or, at least with a CGI talking bear? Becki Dennis (Musical Theatre, '06) can tell you all about it. Read about her experiences on the set of "Ted 2" and check her out when they visit the Boston Fertility Clinic!

Have you seen Ted 2? When you watch it, be sure to keep an eye out for a local upcoming actress, Becki Dennis, who says working on the movie was an extraordinary experie...

06/26/2015

"I was at Point Park University in Pittsburgh when a man named Ricardo Tobia heard heard me trying to sing through the walls, and he said to me, 'I can make you a singer.' In the course of a few lesson he astonishingly brought out a voice." – ON THE TOWN Tony Award-nominee Tony Yazbeck

ON THE TOWN star discusses his show as well as his upcoming show at Birdland and his debut album.

06/23/2015

Our New York City Theatre Showcase always generates great leads for our graduates. For Nicole Soriano, it helped her land a role in the fun production of 'Berenstain Bears live! The Musical.'

I grew up training at a professional theater in Massachusetts where I met and worked with many Point Park students and alumni. I was so impressed with their talent and level of professionalism that I added Point Park to my list of schools to audition

06/12/2015

There are lots of reasons our students love working with Jack Allison, from his professional experience to the fun he brings to a rehearsal room!

Jack Allison has directed at most of the major regional theatres in the United States, Canada and Europe. He has staged acclaimed productions in New York and has received prestigious awards for his direction.

06/02/2015

“The overall goal is to produce well-trained actors that are ready to work in the profession, that have a strong work ethic, that are truthful, that are honest and unique. People that are ready to make theatre” -- Dept. of Theatre Chair, Sheila McKenna, on Point Park's Acting program.

Meet Tal Kroser and Brittany Dorazio, who played Stanley and Stella Kowalski in the Conservatory Theatre Company's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" a...

06/01/2015

If you've missed our beloved faculty member John Shepard this year, you can say hi to him this Friday over at City Theatre, where he'll be performing in the reading of Jessica Dickey's new play, "The Human Court."

The Momentum festival is a great way to see new plays in progress. All Momentum festival events are free, but seating is limited! Call 412-431-2489 for reservations.

05/07/2015

Congratulations to all the students honored at this year's Outstanding Student dinner and especially to Theatre Arts major, Melessie Clark!

In a celebration of students and a bittersweet goodbye to the class of 2015, Point Park University hosted its annual Outstanding Student Awards banquet at the Fairmont Pittsburgh on Friday, April 24.

04/22/2015

Point Park University's Conservatory Theater Company has opened its production of the timeless A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams at the Pittsburgh Playhouse this past weekend. This story is about a severely tormented woman seeking sanctuary with her sister in New Orleans, whose hostile…

04/16/2015

Thanks to Steve at Tolin FX for the awesome special effects workshop at the Playhouse. The School of Theatre students had a bloody good time.

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