Pittsburgh Musical Theater
327 S Main Street Pittsburgh, PA
15220
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The Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) is an advanced education program offering unique opportunities for students ages 13 - 18 to receive superior, comprehensive, musical theater training from a dedicated and caring professional faculty. These are intensive study programs in musical theater for students who plan to attend college with a major in the performing arts. This program also instills the values of teamwork, leadership, and other transferable life skills to shape these ambitious students into phenomenal artists, professionals, and individuals.
TPIP is an audition based program. Students that have participated in the past will not be required to audition.
Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) students Teen Performance Intensive Program students run their own theater company, Tales and Treats. Students take part in a children’s theater piece at the end of the fall semester, and develop their very own TPIP Cabaret to present at the end of the spring semester. They perform in the shows, serve as the creative team, and also work alongside Technical Theater and Design Program students to produce family-friendly, short-length musicals that are free of charge for children at the Gargaro Theater in the West End.
JANUARY 25 - MAY 3
JUNE 23 - JULY 20
Saturday, May 31st, 10AM - 12PM
Mondays 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Thursdays 4:00PM - 8:00PM, & Saturdays 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Students will learn how to apply Musical Theater skills into the flow of performance. They will learn how to act lyrics, transition from a scene or monologue into a musical number, and study the art of the duet. Students will also learn how to stage numbers and scenes, as well as how to research a musical and study a character.
Students in ballet will build the foundation of solid ballet technique that is vital to becoming a well rounded dancer and musical theater performer.
Students in jazz study proper dance technique, fundamental steps, strength and flexibility. Dance classes are leveled by age and skill level - placement will be according to our principal of sufficiently challenging, while never overwhelming your student.
Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) students Teen Performance Intensive Program students run their own theater company, Tales and Treats. Students take part in a children’s theater piece at the end of the fall semester, and develop their very own TPIP Cabaret to present at the end of the spring semester. They perform in the shows, serve as the creative team, and also work alongside Technical Theater and Design Program students to produce family-friendly, short-length musicals that are free of charge for children at the Gargaro Theater in the West End. In this class, students will engage in a brush-up rehearsal to review what they worked on the previous Saturday morning. This is part of the Tales & Treats Children's Theater Program rehearsal process.
Students in Acting for the Camera / Self-Tape Techniques will learn the intricate and subtle acting techniques practiced in the world of cinema, from television actor Barrett Carnahan (Disney’s K.C. Undercover, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Netflix’s Cobra Kai, and many more). They will also learn to understand the basic skills necessary to prepare for, film, and edit their own audition self-tapes. These techniques are extremely important in today's entertainment industry.
Students in Hip Hop will learn an energetic, upbeat, dynamic, and technical style of physical expression. Students will be encouraged to dance creatively and become more comfortable utilizing musicality, and improvisation. Techniques include popping, locking, waving, gliding, and freestyle circles.
Students in Modern Dance will learn to focus on individual expression, balance, direction, and momentum. Dancers in this class will learn to move freely through space and discover their own physical capabilities to showcase the emotional spirit of the music through their bodies and movements.
Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) students Teen Performance Intensive Program students run their own theater company, Tales and Treats. Students take part in a children’s theater piece at the end of the fall semester, and develop their very own TPIP Cabaret to present at the end of the spring semester. They perform in the shows, serve as the creative team, and also work alongside Technical Theater and Design Program students to produce family-friendly, short-length musicals that are free of charge for children at the Gargaro Theater in the West End.
Students in jazz study proper dance technique, fundamental steps, strength and flexibility. Dance classes are leveled by age and skill level - placement will be according to our principal of sufficiently challenging, while never overwhelming your student.
Students will learn the fundamentals of preparing and executing a poised and successful audition. They will engage in mock auditions for the purpose of simulating real scenarios in the audition room. Students will also work on building a strong and balanced book of 16 and 32 bar song selections.
Students in acting will use improvisation, theater games and exercises to stretch their imaginations, learn character building and other basic acting skills. Older students will be able to apply these skills to simple text, monologues, and scenes.
Students in tap will learn the proper execution of basic steps, sounds and technique. They will then be challenged to put them together in combinations as they advance in their study.
This package enrolls the student for all 3 days: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Mondays, 8:00PM - 9:00PM & Saturdays, 9:00AM - 3:30PM, + Additional Classes
Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) students Teen Performance Intensive Program students run their own theater company, Tales and Treats. Students take part in a children’s theater piece at the end of the fall semester, and develop their very own TPIP Cabaret to present at the end of the spring semester. They perform in the shows, serve as the creative team, and also work alongside Technical Theater and Design Program students to produce family-friendly, short-length musicals that are free of charge for children at the Gargaro Theater in the West End. In this class, students will engage in a brush-up rehearsal to review what they worked on the previous Saturday morning. This is part of the Tales & Treats Children's Theater Program rehearsal process.
Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) students Teen Performance Intensive Program students run their own theater company, Tales and Treats. Students take part in a children’s theater piece at the end of the fall semester, and develop their very own TPIP Cabaret to present at the end of the spring semester. They perform in the shows, serve as the creative team, and also work alongside Technical Theater and Design Program students to produce family-friendly, short-length musicals that are free of charge for children at the Gargaro Theater in the West End.
Students in jazz study proper dance technique, fundamental steps, strength and flexibility. Dance classes are leveled by age and skill level - placement will be according to our principal of sufficiently challenging, while never overwhelming your student.
Students will learn the fundamentals of preparing and executing a poised and successful audition. They will engage in mock auditions for the purpose of simulating real scenarios in the audition room. Students will also work on building a strong and balanced book of 16 and 32 bar song selections.
Students in acting will use improvisation, theater games and exercises to stretch their imaginations, learn character building and other basic acting skills. Older students will be able to apply these skills to simple text, monologues, and scenes.
Choose TWO additional dance classes:
Choose ONE additional elective class:
This package enrolls the student for 2 days, Monday and Saturday, plus the dates and times of the additional elective classes chosen.
Mondays, 8:00PM - 9:00PM & Saturdays, 9:00AM - 3:30PM, +1 Additional Class
Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) students Teen Performance Intensive Program students run their own theater company, Tales and Treats. Students take part in a children’s theater piece at the end of the fall semester, and develop their very own TPIP Cabaret to present at the end of the spring semester. They perform in the shows, serve as the creative team, and also work alongside Technical Theater and Design Program students to produce family-friendly, short-length musicals that are free of charge for children at the Gargaro Theater in the West End. In this class, students will engage in a brush-up rehearsal to review what they worked on the previous Saturday morning. This is part of the Tales & Treats Children's Theater Program rehearsal process.
Teen Performance Intensive Program (TPIP) students Teen Performance Intensive Program students run their own theater company, Tales and Treats. Students take part in a children’s theater piece at the end of the fall semester, and develop their very own TPIP Cabaret to present at the end of the spring semester. They perform in the shows, serve as the creative team, and also work alongside Technical Theater and Design Program students to produce family-friendly, short-length musicals that are free of charge for children at the Gargaro Theater in the West End.
Students in jazz study proper dance technique, fundamental steps, strength and flexibility. Dance classes are leveled by age and skill level - placement will be according to our principal of sufficiently challenging, while never overwhelming your student.
Students will learn the fundamentals of preparing and executing a poised and successful audition. They will engage in mock auditions for the purpose of simulating real scenarios in the audition room. Students will also work on building a strong and balanced book of 16 and 32 bar song selections.
Students in acting will use improvisation, theater games and exercises to stretch their imaginations, learn character building and other basic acting skills. Older students will be able to apply these skills to simple text, monologues, and scenes.
Choose ONE additional class:
This package enrolls the student for 2 days, Monday and Saturday, plus one additional elective class.
Saturdays, Noon - 4:30PM, + Four Additional Classes
Students in jazz study proper dance technique, fundamental steps, strength and flexibility. Dance classes are leveled by age and skill level - placement will be according to our principal of sufficiently challenging, while never overwhelming your student.
Students will learn the fundamentals of preparing and executing a poised and successful audition. They will engage in mock auditions for the purpose of simulating real scenarios in the audition room. Students will also work on building a strong and balanced book of 16 and 32 bar song selections.
Students in acting will use improvisation, theater games and exercises to stretch their imaginations, learn character building and other basic acting skills. Older students will be able to apply these skills to simple text, monologues, and scenes.
Students in tap will learn the proper execution of basic steps, sounds and technique. They will then be challenged to put them together in combinations as they advance in their study.
Choose FOUR additional classes:
This package enrolls the student for 1 day, Saturday, plus four additional elective classes. This package does NOT include participation in the Tales and Treats Children's Theater performance.
Saturdays, Noon - 4:30PM
Students in jazz study proper dance technique, fundamental steps, strength and flexibility. Dance classes are leveled by age and skill level - placement will be according to our principal of sufficiently challenging, while never overwhelming your student.
Students will learn the fundamentals of preparing and executing a poised and successful audition. They will engage in mock auditions for the purpose of simulating real scenarios in the audition room. Students will also work on building a strong and balanced book of 16 and 32 bar song selections.
Students in acting will use improvisation, theater games and exercises to stretch their imaginations, learn character building and other basic acting skills. Older students will be able to apply these skills to simple text, monologues, and scenes.
Students in tap will learn the proper execution of basic steps, sounds and technique. They will then be challenged to put them together in combinations as they advance in their study.
This package enrolls the student for 1 day, Saturday. This package does NOT include participation in the Tales and Treats Children's Theater performance.
Space is limited - a deposit is required to secure your spot. Prices current for 2025 Spring school semester.
TPIP Attendance Policy
Students participating in any Tier of TPIP must attend a minimum number of classroom hours (approx. 80% of scheduled classes). Failure to meet this requirement WILL result in suspension from the program the following semester, and an audition process will be enforced to be considered for reinstatement after suspension is served.
Required number of minimum classroom hours per tier:
*This policy does not apply to religious holidays, doctor’s excuses, or other extenuating circumstances.
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We have enhanced health and safety measures at Pittsburgh Musical Theater - for our students, resident artists, patrons and staff. You must follow all instructions regarding drop-off and pick-up procedures as well as posted instructions while at the PMT Studios for classes and performances. An inherent risk of exposure to infectious diseases exists in any public place where people are present. By attending classes and performances you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to potentially dangerous infectious diseases. Do your part for the safety and health of yourself and others!
