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BFA Contemporary Theatre Making
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Highly Selective25-40 StudentsStudy AbroadPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Self-Directed concentration within the BFA Contemporary Theatre Making
•Write, direct, devise, and perform from day one
•Can minor in MT and/or dance—unique flexibility within the conservatory
•Training connects classical foundations with contemporary theatre world
TRAINING
•Pittsburgh Playhouse: 18 productions per year across three venues
•Contemporary Theatre Making Lab provides hands-on experience generating new work
•Multi-disciplinary collaboration with professionals and peers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Rachel Stevens '09 (Assistant Director, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway)
•Point Park theatre alumni work on Broadway, national tours, regional theatre, film, and television
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double majors and minors encouraged
•Can complete degree in 3 years with summer coursework
•Study abroad options available
•Fast-track bachelor's to master's programs available
Academic info
Snapshot
3.48
Avg GPA
97%
Admit Rate
school-wide
59%
Grad Rate
2.3K
Enrollment
$46K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,942
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$39,570
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,436
$30-48k$22,064
$48-75k$22,362
$75-110k$27,325
$110k+$29,813
Program info updated 5d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Self-Directed concentration within the BFA Contemporary Theatre Making
•Write, direct, devise, and perform from day one
•Can minor in MT and/or dance—unique flexibility within the conservatory
•Training connects classical foundations with contemporary theatre world
TRAINING
•Pittsburgh Playhouse: 18 productions per year across three venues
•Contemporary Theatre Making Lab provides hands-on experience generating new work
•Multi-disciplinary collaboration with professionals and peers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Rachel Stevens '09 (Assistant Director, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway)
•Point Park theatre alumni work on Broadway, national tours, regional theatre, film, and television
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double majors and minors encouraged
•Can complete degree in 3 years with summer coursework
•Study abroad options available
•Fast-track bachelor's to master's programs available
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Self-Directed concentration within the BFA Contemporary Theatre Making
•Write, direct, devise, and perform from day one
•Can minor in MT and/or dance—unique flexibility within the conservatory
•Training connects classical foundations with contemporary theatre world
TRAINING
•Pittsburgh Playhouse: 18 productions per year across three venues
•Contemporary Theatre Making Lab provides hands-on experience generating new work
•Multi-disciplinary collaboration with professionals and peers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Rachel Stevens '09 (Assistant Director, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway)
•Point Park theatre alumni work on Broadway, national tours, regional theatre, film, and television
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double majors and minors encouraged
•Can complete degree in 3 years with summer coursework
•Study abroad options available
•Fast-track bachelor's to master's programs available
Updated 5d ago
