PMT Conservatory

PMT Conservatory offers year-round training, mentoring, and performance opportunities for students ages 4-18. Its school year programs include Creative Learning for ages 4-7, Preteen for ages 8-12, Tween for ages 12-13, and Teen for ages 13-18. The program also offers Teen Performance Intensive, Technical Theater & Design, and a Summer Musical Theater Camp for ages 4-18.

Programs

• Creative Learning — ages 4 - 7 · School year program. Young artists explore musical theater through collaboration, imaginative play, movement, music, storytelling, and creative expression.
• Preteen — ages 8 - 12 · School year program. Helps students strengthen their skills in a supportive environment while building confidence, friendships, and a deeper connection to teamwork and the performing arts.
• Tween — ages 12 - 13 · School year program. Gives developing performers the opportunity to take the next step in their artistic journey through focused training, creative exploration, and performance opportunities.
• Teen — ages 13 - 18 · School year program. Provides young artists with training and guidance from working professionals while collaborating with fellow artists and engaging in performance opportunities.
• Teen Performance Intensive — ages 13 - 18 · Advanced program. Immersive musical theater experience focused on advanced training, collaboration, and performance.
• Technical Theater & Design — ages 13 - 18 · Program offering listed on the class overview page.
• Summer Musical Theater Camp — ages 4 - 18 · Summer program. Day camp offering training in acting, voice, dance, and technical theater.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Current session: Fall Semester Dates (Sep 5–Dec 12, 2026); MTI Broadway Senior™ Workshop & Performance (Mar 8–Apr 4, 2027)
• General schedule: School year programs: Fall semester runs September - January; Spring semester runs January - May. Summer programs: June - July.

About the provider

PMT Conservatory is the arts education entity at Pittsburgh Musical Theater. The leadership team includes Quinn Patrick Shannon, PMT Conservatory Director; Caroline Nicolian, Sponsorship Manager & PMT Conservatory Administrator; and Kevin Kocher, PMT Conservatory / Associate Technical Director & Health and Safety Coordinator.

No prerequisite for the MTI Broadway Senior™ program. No audition is required for acceptance into this program, however participants do have to audition for casting purposes in the show.

Last updated October 23, 2026.