The Center for Theater Arts was founded in 1981 to offer professional performing arts classes to children and teens in the Pittsburgh area.
The CTA is committed to exploring and developing the abilities of our students. With an ongoing commitment to best practices in education, you will find we are student centered focused on exploring multiple avenues to success. Our knowledgeable instructors and staff have a shared commitment and vision as we embark on our 4th decade of operation. The Center for Theater Arts is confident that you will find we are dedicated to our students' and united by our mission.
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During my time at the Center I had the honor of getting to know and performing with Billy Porter. His enthusiasm for his craft was…
PROM NIGHT – The SPECIAL ACTORS Benefit
By Margaret Smykla Staff at the Center for Theater Arts is hoping the public is so star-struck by the moves of the special needs dancers…
TIM FEDERLE – CTA ALUMNUS, BROADWAY VETERAN & AUTHOR visits the CTA ACTING PLAYGROUND
Tim came back to the CTA on February 9th and gave a workshop that our students will never forget. He spoke about dreams, hardwork and…
SINGING IN THE RAIN 2013
SINGING IN THE RAIN 2013 CTA All School Musical With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world’s best-loved…









