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The Department of Theatre Arts offers over twenty years of experience training students in both the practical and academic aspects of live theatre. Students reap the benefits of a large liberal-arts campus, situated within Pittsburgh's vibrant arts community. The department provides experiences in many areas of theatrical production, training and study. Theatre Arts boasts a robust production season of three to five main stage shows, directed by faculty or guest directors and three to twelve lab shows directed by graduate or advanced undergraduate students. The department regularly hosts guest artists for additional workshops, lectures and talks. Auditions for all productions are open to majors and non-majors alike. Notable Alumni Include: Faculty Info: Cynthia Croot, Becki Toth, Ricardo A. Vila-Roger, Bria Walker, Gianni P Downs, Karen J. Gilmer, Kathleen Elizabeth George, Michelle Granshaw, Patrick McKelvey, M.K. Hughes, Kelly Trumbull, Delilah Picart, Ken Bolden, Parag S. Gohel, Stephen Coleman, Attilio Favorini, Don Mangone, Bruce McConachie. Related Articles
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