Dramaturgy students in the School of Drama have multiple opportunities to engage in the practice of production dramaturgy.

Production assignments vary depending on program needs and individual student goals. Students begin working on productions in their sophomore year, and continue to have active roles as production dramaturgs until graduation.

Dramaturgy assignments range from production research work, to collaborating with directors on main stage productions. Students may also work on Junior Performance Projects, the New Works Series, an Eco-Drama Festival, or BFA/MFA thesis productions. Many students work with local companies in the Pittsburgh area as production dramaturgs and script readers, and in outreach and education.

All dramaturgy students intern with a professional theatre company. Students are also encouraged to study abroad. Within the School of Drama, students have the opportunity to take courses in acting, directing, dance, playwriting, design, and production and technical management.

In addition, all dramaturgy students have the opportunities to participate in the following:

DANCE/LIGHT

Dance/Light is a performance opportunity for students across all disciplines to collaborate in the creation of original dance and movement pieces.

PLAYGROUND

A Festival of Independent Student Work: Playground is the annual School of Drama three-day performance festival showcasing independent, student-produced work across multiple disciplines.

VISITING ARTISTS PROGRAM

The Visiting Artists Program brings distinguished national and international guests on to campus to work with students across all disciplines.

SHOWCASE

The School of Drama Showcase presentations in Pittsburgh, New York, and Los Angeles are designed to give all graduating students from all disciplines the opportunity to meet with and present work to leading arts and entertainment professionals.