PMT Conservatory
Pittsburgh Musical Theater / PMT Conservatory, 327 S Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
About
PMT Conservatory offers training in acting, voice, dance, and technical theater. Summer Musical Theater at PMT Conservatory is a day camp for young artists that includes these same areas of training. PMT Conservatory is the arts education entity at Pittsburgh Musical Theater that offers year-round training, mentoring, and performance opportunities for students ages 4–18.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Pittsburgh Musical Theater describes its mission as a non-profit arts education organization committed to youth development, with a focus on a diverse creative community, future leaders, transferable life skills, and integrated opportunities for young artists and local professionals. PMT Conservatory is described as creating a place of belonging that teaches students discipline, compassion, empathy, humility, self-confidence, freedom of expression, and leadership. The organization lists benefits of an arts education that include gaining transferable life skills, building confidence, creating friendships, learning and engaging with professional and dedicated role models, face-to-face creativity, time away from screens, teamwork and collaboration, and performance opportunities showcasing students’ growth.
Pittsburgh Musical Theater notes that it has enhanced health and safety measures for students, resident artists, patrons, and staff, and states that an inherent risk of exposure to infectious diseases exists in any public place where people are present, with attendance at classes and performances being a voluntary assumption of those risks. Families are instructed to follow all directions regarding drop-off and pick-up procedures and posted instructions while at PMT Studios for classes and performances.
The leadership and governance connected with PMT Conservatory include Executive Director Colleen Doyno; Director of Development Allison Hannon; Director of Finance Kate Toole; Box Office & Audience Services Manager and Accessibility Coordinator Amber Kocher; Marketing and Media Manager Lindsay Kalbfleisch; Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate Brianna Booher; Sponsorship Manager & PMT Conservatory Administrator Caroline Nicolian; Director of Production Operations Gemma Mitchell; Technical Director Jonathan Sage; Resident Music Director Francesca Tortorello, DMA; PMT Conservatory Director Quinn Patrick Shannon; PMT Conservatory / Associate Technical Director & Health and Safety Coordinator Kevin Kocher; President Kaitlyn Hendrickson; Vice President Becky Cibulka; Secretary Brennon Cole; Treasurer James Pieffer; and Board Members Adam Birch, Kimberly Davis, Michael Klein, Peyton Klein, Michael Kuhn, and Rochelle Lilien. Pittsburgh Musical Theater is listed as the winner of “Best Live Theater Company” in Best of the ’Burgh 2026, and winner of “Best Performance Art Program” and “Best Performance Theater for Young Audiences” in Best for Families, Pittsburgh Parent 2026.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Pittsburgh Musical Theater describes its mission as a non-profit arts education organization committed to youth development, with a focus on a diverse creative community, future leaders, transferable life skills, and integrated opportunities for young artists and local professionals. PMT Conservatory is described as creating a place of belonging that teaches students discipline, compassion, empathy, humility, self-confidence, freedom of expression, and leadership. The organization lists benefits of an arts education that include gaining transferable life skills, building confidence, creating friendships, learning and engaging with professional and dedicated role models, face-to-face creativity, time away from screens, teamwork and collaboration, and performance opportunities showcasing students’ growth.
Pittsburgh Musical Theater notes that it has enhanced health and safety measures for students, resident artists, patrons, and staff, and states that an inherent risk of exposure to infectious diseases exists in any public place where people are present, with attendance at classes and performances being a voluntary assumption of those risks. Families are instructed to follow all directions regarding drop-off and pick-up procedures and posted instructions while at PMT Studios for classes and performances.
The leadership and governance connected with PMT Conservatory include Executive Director Colleen Doyno; Director of Development Allison Hannon; Director of Finance Kate Toole; Box Office & Audience Services Manager and Accessibility Coordinator Amber Kocher; Marketing and Media Manager Lindsay Kalbfleisch; Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate Brianna Booher; Sponsorship Manager & PMT Conservatory Administrator Caroline Nicolian; Director of Production Operations Gemma Mitchell; Technical Director Jonathan Sage; Resident Music Director Francesca Tortorello, DMA; PMT Conservatory Director Quinn Patrick Shannon; PMT Conservatory / Associate Technical Director & Health and Safety Coordinator Kevin Kocher; President Kaitlyn Hendrickson; Vice President Becky Cibulka; Secretary Brennon Cole; Treasurer James Pieffer; and Board Members Adam Birch, Kimberly Davis, Michael Klein, Peyton Klein, Michael Kuhn, and Rochelle Lilien. Pittsburgh Musical Theater is listed as the winner of “Best Live Theater Company” in Best of the ’Burgh 2026, and winner of “Best Performance Art Program” and “Best Performance Theater for Young Audiences” in Best for Families, Pittsburgh Parent 2026.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
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