| Regarding Point Park: We live in Pittsburgh, we see a lot of shows there, and we follow the student actors and faculty who act in the community. My son applied there, was accepted, and received a nice scholarship. I would be happy to answer any questions about PPU, and I have posted on PPU here before. Please e-mail me!
BTW, my son has decided to go elsewhere, and is about to notify them of his decision.
In sum: The faculty act in shows all around Pittsburgh, and they are amazing. Some students are seen frequently, too, and some are phenomenal. The directors and other theater staff around town love to work with PPU faculty and staff. If you want to be on stage, PPU might be the place for you as students begin auditioning for school shows in their sophomore year and may audition for any community shows that do not conflict with their school obligations.
The campus has been accurately described by those above me on the thread. Yes, the dorms are old--not all rooms are small, though--it depends on which ones you're looking at. Some are air-conditioned, too! The dance studios are wonderful. They're new this year. Note that many students move off-campus after freshman year, probably living in Oakland, where the U of Pittsburgh and CMU students live. The areas in which you will be spending time are OK in terms of safety if you are a little careful. The theater is fine, too, and the opportunities to see and participate in theater in Pittsburgh are nice. Pittsburgh is VERY manageable in terms of getting around. It is small-ish and there are plenty of buses.
Note that the school does not have a stellar reputation academically, and if that is a consideration, take a look. Certainly the performing arts program is well-known and considered favorably. They have just started an MFA program. I do not know how they are doing with getting students, but be sure to ask if it is their design to have MFA students teach the BFA students at some point.
Good luck with your decisions! If you need some help with anything Pittsburgh, let me know! |