Program Recognition
•Bullet: The conservatory fact sheet says admission to COPA's dance and theatre programs "is among the most competitive in the nation" and "Only 10 percent of those who apply are accepted" (pointpark.edu/about/admindepts/marketing/mediakit/factsheets/conservatoryfactsheet)
•Bullet: Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts received an honorable mention in Playbill's report on colleges with the most alumni performing in the Broadway 2024-25 season; the School of Theatre, Film and Animation's artistic director notes graduates also work behind the scenes as stage managers, technicians and designers
Training
•Bullet: Students can be assigned as an assistant stage manager as early as their first semester, and sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to stage-manage one of the season's shows
•Bullet: 18 major productions and 235 performances annually at the Pittsburgh Playhouse provide extensive real-world experience
•Bullet: Students work alongside professional artists, technicians, and stage managers in classroom and production settings
•Bullet: Curriculum covers prompt books, running notes, contact sheets, scheduling, and all core stage management documentation
•Bullet: Professional development includes resume and portfolio building integrated into coursework
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Sam Kronhaus '23 — Production Stage Manager, North American Tour of The Book of Mormon
•Bullet: Caroline Inches '24 — Broadway stage manager
Professional Development
•Bullet: Annual New York City showcase where graduating theatre majors present before industry agents, managers, and casting personnel
•Bullet: Sponsorship to attend USITT and SETC conferences for networking and job interviews
•Bullet: Regular engagement with guest artists and speakers from entertainment industry leadership
Facilities
•Bullet: Pittsburgh Playhouse is a 90,000+ square-foot center for arts and entertainment
•Bullet: LEED Gold-certified George Rowland White Performance Center with state-of-the-art production facilities
