Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Conservatory of Performing Arts students performed RENT at the University's Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Administration transforms COPA departments into schools

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 7, 2025
The Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) will receive a restructure this semester, according to an announcement from President Brussalis on Monday, Jan. 6. 
The Pittsburgh Playhouse‘s main entrance on Forbes Ave.

Pittsburgh Playhouse announces 2024-2025 season for Conservatory

Written By Robert Fornataro, Staff Writer • September 5, 2024
The new season for the Conservatory of Performing Arts is in full send
Dancers warm up during a class in the GRW. The program dropped two places in the national rank.

Dance program drops two places in national rank

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor • March 6, 2024

The university’s dance program has once again been recognized as one of the top five dance programs nationally. While the program has previously been ranked as high as number three, this year it sits...

Dean and artistic director of Pittsburgh Playhouse defends COPA schedule changes

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief • January 25, 2023

Garfield Lemonius, dean and artistic director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, defended the decision to schedule all COPA productions as one weekend performances.   “As far as I know, there is...

Students reflect on Pittsburgh Playhouse returning to in-person performances

Students reflect on Pittsburgh Playhouse returning to in-person performances

Written By Alexis Wary, For The Globe • October 20, 2021
For the first time in over a year, the Pittsburgh Playhouse is holding in-person shows once again. Students who work with the Playhouse are having more in-person classes than last year and get to learn face to face with fellow students and faculty.
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Pioneer Public: Colleen Hooper

Written By Maegan Fewell, Staff Writer • October 6, 2021

The Point Park community may know Dr. Colleen Hooper well from her work at the Dance Department under the Conservatory of Performing Arts. As a dance educator, choreographer and artist, she was first...

Karen Olivo speaks at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Ex-Broadway star, social activist Karen Olivo comes to Point Park

Written By Jacob Woodyard, News Photography Editor • September 15, 2021

Karen Olivo speaks at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Karen Olivo comes to Point Park, encourages students to stand up against systemic oppression

Written By Amanda Andrews and Kylie Thomas • September 15, 2021
Throughout last week, the Office of Equity and Inclusion brought in ex-Broadway star Karen Olivo (she/they) to speak to students with a focus on issues of inclusivity and social justice. Olivo got to have in-depth discussions with students in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA), Rowland School of Business, and School of Communication.
A dancer at studios on Point Park's campus poses. (Photo Credit: Rachel Nash)

Two faculty members appointed to new positions in conservatory

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 1, 2021
As the school year gets into full swing, two faculty members have taken on new positions in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA).
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