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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

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.

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...

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

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

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

Former Broadway star speaks to COPA about championing diversity, avoiding exploitation of talents in the industry

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.

Two faculty members appointed to new positions in conservatory

Garfield Lemonius and Colleen Hooper share their visions as the new Dean of COPA and the new Dance Department chair

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).