B.F.A. in Acting

The B.F.A. in acting is a rigorous 129-credit program in stage performance that prepares graduates for a career as a professional actor. Accomplished instructors provide students with an eight-semester training program in Downtown Pittsburgh, a city endowed with a rich, vibrant theatre culture.

Students experience a combination of intensive training and practice in our production program through:

Conservatory Theatre Company, Point Park's student company which presents a five-show season of musicals and dramas directed by faculty and guest artists;

Playhouse Jr. , Point Park's theatre company for young audiences;

The REP, Point Park's professional Equity theatre company;

Student films, in collaboration with the Department of Cinema Arts; and

Senior showcase, top acting seniors travel and perform for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals in New York City.

From your first semester to graduation, the B.F.A. in acting program emphasizes each student's unique talents and teaches them how to cultivate and apply techniques that best develop them as a person and an actor.

Faculty bring industry experience to the classroom

Point Park faculty members bring academic and work experience into the classroom.

Meet the faculty

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

John McManus

John McManus teaches acting and voice and speech classes at Point Park University.

Course Offerings

The B.F.A. in acting requires fewer electives, and offers a structure that encourages students to focus on skills and training towards becoming a professional actor. You will receive a well-rounded education by combining the core curriculum and courses in your major:

Acting
Voice and Speech
Singing for Actors
Stage Movement
Script Analysis
Improv
Acting for Camera
Foundations of Modern Drama
Showcase
Professional Seminar
Interpret Creative Works

Career Options

Graduates will be well-positioned to compete for jobs with professional acting companies, productions and associations. In addition, graduates will have a strong foundation to create and produce original work. You can find our alumni performing on Broadway, with national tours, in regional theatre, on web series, on television shows and in movies.

Alumni success

Learn about where our graduates have gone on to build their careers.

More news & features

Perris Drew, '16

2016 alumnus Perris Drew landed a role in The Bobby Brown Story on BET.

News & Features

Pittsburgh Playhouse Virtual Fall Season, Media Innovators Series

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 The Pittsburgh Playhouse is seizing the opportunity for students, staff, guests and artistic teams to innovate and produce a body of work in a bold, exciting and different way. Here. Now. Next! is a diverse, alternative virtual fall season of creative work, including theatre and dance productions, the new virtual Dance Speaker Series and a reimagined Media Innovators Speaker Series.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Collaboration With City Theatre Produces Plays That Respond to the Current Moment

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse and City Theatre Company have launched Homegrown Stories, designed to support artists and alumni.

Point Park University Named to Playbill.com Top 10 List for Broadway Representation

Thursday, August 29, 2019 “Our robust and consistent representation on Broadway stages reflects the superb training provided by our outstanding faculty, professional Playhouse staff and nationally-recognized guest artists," said Steven Breese, artistic director and dean of the Conservatory of Performing Arts.