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Conservatory of Performing Arts

Robin Walsh

M.F.A. in Acting Program Director
Associate Professor

Robin Walsh loves the flexible, creative atmosphere at the University, as well the burgeoning Pittsburgh arts scene. Her regional acting career is ongoing and helps keep her fresh as a teacher. She has also recently started directing.

Education

  • M.F.A., Acting, West Virginia University
  • B.F.A., Acting, Point Park University

Courses Taught

Dialects, Acting, Creativity, Thesis & Self-Directed Study courses

Presentations / Publications/ Performances

2008: The Goat, The REP; King Lear, Regan, PICT; playwright for Bricolage Bus festival

2010: director for Bricolage Bus; directed Mad Honey for Unseam’d Shakespeare; panelist for Pittsburgh Arts & Innovation; panelist for Women in Theatre with the Dramatists' Guild; directed La Ronde for the REP

2011: acted in The Glass Menagerie for Prime Stage

Memberships

Equity, AFTRA

Honors / Achievements / Awards

  • Actress of the Year, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  • Harry Schwalb Excellence in the Arts Award
  • Pittsburgh Foundation Creative Excellence Award
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Performer of the Year