Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualHighly Selective25-40 StudentsUniversity App RequiredMTCP Participant
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Highly Selective
25-40 Students
University App Required
MTCP ParticipantProgram Highlights
PROGRAM STATS
•Class size: 26 students per year
•Over 1,000 students audition annually
•Highly selective conservatory program
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Pittsburgh Playhouse: 18 productions per year across three venues
•One year classical ballet, three years jazz, one year tap
•Training with leading industry professionals and guest artists
•NYC showcase for seniors each spring
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jaquel Spivey '21 (A Strange Loop — Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical, Drama Desk Award; Mean Girls film)
•E. Clayton Cornelious (Broadway: The Lion King, Beautiful, Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Kinky Boots; co-producer of New York, New York)
•Jana Larell Glover '22 (SIX on Broadway)
•Maya Bowles (Cabaret, The Wiz on Broadway)
•Mike Cannon (The Who's Tommy on Broadway)
•Named to Playbill's list of universities with the most alumni performing on Broadway in 2024-25 season
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
PrescreenDec 1, 2025
AuditionMar 8, 2026
Auditions
NYC Unifieds (Pearl Studios)Jan 24–25, 2026
Chicago Unifieds (Palmer House Hilton)Feb 2, 2026
LA Unifieds (Westin LAX)Feb 7, 2026
On-CampusFeb 15, 2026
Artistic Review Fee
$115Waiver
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•MTCP Song Option A:
-One song written BEFORE 1970
-One song written AFTER 1970
-Contrasting styles
-60-90 seconds each
Monologues
•MTCP Monologue Option B:
-One contemporary monologue (written after 1950)
-One classical monologue (written before 1950, heightened language)
-60-90 seconds each
Dance
•MTCP Dance Option C:
-Dance video not required
Additional Materials
•SLATE VIDEO (optional, 10 seconds max)
-State your name and pronouns
•Performance/training resume
•HEADSHOT
Callback Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS
•Same two songs as prescreen
•Accompanist provided—bring clearly marked sheet music in your key
Monologues
TWO CONTRASTING MONOLOGUES
•Same two monologues as prescreen
•Read the full play, not just the excerpt
•Choose age-appropriate characters
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit academic application FIRST (Common App, Coalition, or Point Park direct)
•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd
•Live audition by invitation only after passing prescreen
FINANCIAL AID
•Priority consideration: complete academic app by November 30
•Fee waiver available for College Board/NACAC fee waiver recipients, Pell Grant eligible, or financial hardship (apply through Acceptd)
MTCP
•Program follows Musical Theater Common Prescreen guidelines
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Opens September 1—submit early as audition slots fill quickly
•Deadline: December 1
•Results sent via Acceptd messages
LIVE AUDITION
•By invitation only after passing prescreen
•Slots are first-come, first-served
•A dance call is NOT a required component of the MT audition
ELIGIBILITY
•Must be both academically AND artistically admitted
•Students may audition once per year, maximum two auditions total
•Transfer students admitted as freshmen (receive elective credit for previous training)
•Must begin in fall semester
CONTACT
•conservatory@pointpark.edu, 412-392-3451
•No feedback provided on individual auditions
Scholarship Info
•Artistic Achievement Award: $5,000–$30,000 per year—awarded to students who demonstrate high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process; must maintain 3.0 GPA and full-time COPA status
•Dean's Academic Award: $3,000–$8,000 per year—based on GPA; candidates considered through the artistic audition; must maintain 3.0 GPA and full-time COPA status
•Visit Scholarship: $1,000—for freshmen who complete an official campus visit or attend an Admissions Open House
•Candidates notified of award in the artistic decision letter
Program info updated 4d ago
PROGRAM STATS
•Class size: 26 students per year
•Over 1,000 students audition annually
•Highly selective conservatory program
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Pittsburgh Playhouse: 18 productions per year across three venues
•One year classical ballet, three years jazz, one year tap
•Training with leading industry professionals and guest artists
•NYC showcase for seniors each spring
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jaquel Spivey '21 (A Strange Loop — Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical, Drama Desk Award; Mean Girls film)
•E. Clayton Cornelious (Broadway: The Lion King, Beautiful, Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Kinky Boots; co-producer of New York, New York)
•Jana Larell Glover '22 (SIX on Broadway)
•Maya Bowles (Cabaret, The Wiz on Broadway)
•Mike Cannon (The Who's Tommy on Broadway)
•Named to Playbill's list of universities with the most alumni performing on Broadway in 2024-25 season
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.48
Avg GPA
97%
Admit Rate
59%
Grad Rate
2,331
Enrollment
$45,856
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$39,570
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,942
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$22,436
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,064
Family Income $48k - $75k$22,362
Family Income $75k - $110k$27,325
Family Income $110k+$29,813
