The department continuously strives to reinforce its mission to amplify marginalized voices, grow a department reflective of the diverse Pittsburgh and university community, and produce stories from multicultural perspectives and theatrical styles through all theatrical mediums across academics and productions. This allows for deeper artistic and educational opportunities for the students, faculty, and community collaborators involved. As stated in our Mission Statement:
We prioritize diversity and inclusion in our curriculum, classrooms, and departmental productions and are committed to a diverse faculty and student body. We have structured the season selection process to ensure that our production choices are focused on the department’s pedagogical goals of giving practice in the history of performance and drama as well as promoting our goals of diversity, inclusion, and principles of equal opportunity for all who research, study, and work on departmental productions. We strongly view diversity of experience and perspective as critical and foundational for academic and artistic excellence, research innovation, and fostering a collaborative community within and beyond the department. We work to develop creative leaders in the cultural life of the university, national, and global community.
Please find more information below on areas of Accountability and Action that the Department of Theatre Arts has taken with its community.