Contemporary Theatre Making Degree

"Keep an open mind to the possibilities you have for making art and impacting the world. I'm committed to helping you build your skills, to recognizing and trusting your creative impulses and to developing ways of working that are sustainable, collaborative and constructive."

"The theatre department is among the best in the country and I’m eager to leverage that reputation and build on it. We want to provide our students with the tools to realize their unique creative abilities and fully function in the industry.”

"I strive to create an atmosphere in which the classroom can become a place of discovery and invention, and not a place of imitation and mimickry. I want to encourage artists to find their way, with guidance, but without limitations and preconceptions."

"I try to balance the seriousness with which I take our work — and the reason that I'm there to support the student — with a sense of humor and the energy of play when we are making theatre."

"Theatre arts students have opportunities to learn about artistic leadership, producing, marketing and publicity and all aspects of creating a four show season. Additionally, students who study advanced directing are the leaders of our One Act Festival."

"I have a very hands-on approach to teaching. We spend more time doing than talking. I aim for a class that is both challenging and fun."

"My teaching approach is physical, collaborative and ensemble-oriented. Where the process or journey of the task is to discover a truthful physical life of possibilities related to performance."

"This program is made for the self-starters, explorers and creators of the theatre to come. This degree is truly what you make of it and there are so many avenues one could take. Take advantage of the vast array of opportunities available to you."

"I chose the B.F.A. theatre arts because I wanted to acquire a wide range of theatre skills and gain hands-on experience running a rehearsal room and putting up a script I wrote. I also loved how close Point Park is to so many regional theaters doing incredible work."

"From the moment I learned about the many different jobs in theatre, I immediately knew I couldn’t just do one thing. The theatre arts program encourages exactly that. This program has molded me into a well-rounded performer, director, playwright, producer and so much more."

Broadway actor E. Clayton Cornelious played the role of Paul Williams in the first National Tour of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations. Cornelious is also a co-producer of the Broadway hit new musical New York, New York.

"As a Point Park student you create your own path. Especially as a theatre arts student, you get to direct your own education. The resources available to us, both at school and in the Pittsburgh area, are plentiful."

"Since graduating, I have been published nationally in editorial magazines, photographed and creatively directed campaigns for brands like Dermalogica, PPG Paints and People Magazine. I've had so many opportunities that I was able to build from my college experience."

"I give Point Park a lot of credit for preparing and helping me find my career path. Point Park has taught me to be a hardworking and valuable artist who is confident in my work."

"Studying directing at Point Park has had a huge influence on me, and I was lucky to be able to test myself in a professional setting. I feel totally prepared as both a director and performer because of my training at Point Park."