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Students Win First Place Award at USITT's T3: Technical Theatre Tournament
Thursday, April 3, 2025 Point Park University theatre production majors won the first place award at USITT's inaugural T3: Technical Theatre Tournament presented by Disney Live Entertainment. USITT was held March 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio. 
Point Park students attended the 2025 USITT Conference.
From Design Through Production, Students Gain Experience Training with Costume Studio Manager and Part-Time Instructor Michael Montgomery
Friday, April 14, 2023 "Students have the opportunity to be a part of the creative process from design through actual production; to see and learn by doing, and to see their work realized, all while training in a state-of-the art facility."
SETC Honors Point Park Theatre Production Students
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 "I've had tremendous growth over the years at Point Park. I came from a background as a scenic painter in high school to now being able to design sets for shows."
Alumni Profile
Natalie Kandra '19
"At Point Park, I experienced a real theatrical scene shop and experimented with various construction methods and techniques ... The production staff and teachers became more than my educators, they are my role models for a successful career in technical theatre."
Pictured is Natalie Kandra. Submitted photo
Faculty Q&A: Britton Mauk, Scenic Designer
Monday, January 28, 2019 "My professional experience is what makes me a valuable instructor. The theater is an ever-changing industry. So, I try to bring in examples of productions I have worked on to allow the students to have tangible references as they are learning about a specific topic," Mauk said.
Pictured is Britton Mauk. Photo | Nick Koehler
Students to Perform Show-Stopping Productions for Opening Season of New Pittsburgh Playhouse
Monday, May 14, 2018 Point Park University will open the doors to its brand new four-story, state-of-the art Pittsburgh Playhouse with a highly-anticipated season featuring Cabaret, Sunday in the Park with George and History Boys.
A photo from 42nd Street at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Photo | John Altdorfer
Theatre Production Majors Gain Experience Outside of the Classroom at SETC and USITT Conferences
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 "On these trips, our students interviewed with companies from around the nation, attended workshops and connected with industry professionals," said Associate Professor Stephanie Mayer-Staley.
Point Park University students and Associate Professor Aaron Bollinger at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Conference. Submitted photo
Theatre Production Alumnus Installs Stage Rigging in New Pittsburgh Playhouse
Friday, September 15, 2017 "Working on Point Park's new Pittsburgh Playhouse is amazing! I worked in the existing Playhouse in Oakland and am very familiar with those theaters. I can only imagine what faculty and students will be able to do in the new Playhouse," said Philip Irvin.
Playbill Ranks Point Park as a Top 10 College on Broadway
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Point Park University Alumni in Showbiz Reunite in Times Square for "Pittsburgh on Broadway"
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Student Profile
Meet "The Shuffler," Funeral Services Major
Meet "The Shuffler," funeral services major at Point Park University.
Pictured is "The Shuffler
Troy Centofanto Recruits Top Talent for Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 "Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts is one of the top conservatories in the country. Having the opportunity to work with the current and future leaders of the industry is very exciting and rewarding."
Pictured is Troy Centofanto. Photo | Shayna Mendez
Conservatory Theatre Company Announces New Season
Monday, June 29, 2015
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