Point Park University Announces Summer Musical Theatre Intensive for Young, Aspiring Performers Tuesday, January 14, 2025
“Our goal is to build a community of passionate and like-minded budding artists so that they can hone their talents, find support and community and form friendships that will last a lifetime.”
This summer, students from across the United States can experience two weeks of immersive acting, singing and dancing training at Point Park University’s School of Theatre, Film and Animation, under its renowned Conservatory of Performing Arts.
Kiesha Lalama
The Summer Musical Theatre Intensive at Point Park — to be held July 6-18, 2025 — was created to prepare aspiring performers with rigorous training in musical theatre arts and skills. The Summer Musical Theatre Intensive is offered through Point Park's Office of Pre-College Programs.
Kiesha Lalama and Gary Kline will co-direct the program.
Lalama is an internationally recognized artist who has created works for stage, film and television, and Kline is an internationally known vocal performance teacher, having trained Broadway performers and Tony Award winners.
“We have designed an exceptional summer program that will offer young students personalized instruction and mentorship so that their individual talents can flourish,” said Lalama, who is interim dean of Point Park's School of Theatre, Film and Animation and executive producer of the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of this new endeavor,” said Kline, who is associate dean and artistic director of the School of Theatre, Film and Animation. “Our goal is to build a community of passionate and like-minded budding artists so that they can hone their talents, find support and community and form friendships that will last a lifetime.”
Gary Kline
Summer Musical Theatre Intensive Curriculum
The program’s comprehensive curriculum will include:
- Technique classes in dance, music and performance taught by leading faculty and professionals in their fields.
- Small group classes led by working Broadway professionals.
- Audition preparation, including monologue and song repertoire.
- Approaches for gaining strength and confidence for dance auditions.
- Advice on filming pre-screen submissions.
- Master classes with renowned musical theatre artists.
- A daily class emphasizing a holistic approach to navigating auditions and other challenging aspects of the musical theatre industry.
Program Eligibility
The Summer Musical Theatre Intensive is open to sophomore, junior and senior high school students ages 15 and older, as well as high school graduates taking a gap year before college.
Space is limited to the first 40 students who are accepted and pay the required deposit. Acceptance into the program is by audition only. Please audition, register and pay your deposit early to ensure a spot in this program.