Training
•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, stage management, and playwriting
•Rooted in classical techniques with connections to modern stagecraft
•Hands-on training in sound, lighting, scenery construction, and costume design
Performance & Productions
•Students perform and crew at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
•Theatre Repertory courses provide direct experience in departmental productions
Professional Development
•Part of the University of Pittsburgh system (first and largest Pitt regional campus)
•14:1 student-faculty ratio with direct faculty access
•Located in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles from Pittsburgh
Degree Flexibility
•Electives include Shakespeare in Performance, Puppetry, and Playwriting
•Internship opportunities for practical industry experience