Students in the Production Technology and Management (PTM) Option are assigned production responsibilities designed to develop their skills and build their leadership, management, and collaborative expertise.

Technical direction students are assigned leadership rolls in the scene shop, which progress through project management positions. Production and stage management students begin by assisting and work up to larger assignments on a variety of shows. Production opportunities, both on-campus and in the Pittsburgh community, include theatre, dance, and opera.

Particular emphasis is given to building productive and collaborative teams on each project. Students may be involved in several productions concurrently, as this kind of challenge builds experience that mirrors the professional world.

Each production opportunity is chosen based on a student’s abilities and vocational aspirations. Faculty advisors support and monitor each student’s progress throughout the course of the program.

All School of Drama students have to 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.