Training
•Blends hands-on production experience with foundational liberal arts study
•3-5 main stage shows directed by faculty or guest directors each season
•3-12 lab shows directed by graduate or advanced undergraduate students
•Open auditions for all Pitt students — non-majors welcome on stage
•Undergraduate capstone experiences include designing, directing, dramaturgy, choreography, and performing in main stage productions
•Award-winning faculty with professional credits in directing, set design, lighting design, playwriting, and acting
•Teaching artist/faculty mentorships model professional behavior and provide real-time coaching
•Audition coaching with professional actors/faculty in a supportive one-on-one setting
•Chancellor's Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship opportunities
Professional Development
•Graduates pursue graduate training in performance, design, and history
•Close working relationships with regional theatres for internships and employment
•BA also serves as preparation for law school, medical school, and other fields
Study Abroad
•NYC Field Studies — primary research at NYPL Billy Rose collection and National Black Theatre of Harlem
•London and Ireland study abroad with theatre coursework and international company internships
•ACC Academic Consortium Fellows Program for site-specific performance study
Degree Flexibility
•Three areas of advanced study: performance/directing, design/tech/management, and history/literature/criticism
•Students may specialize in one or combine multiple areas
