The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Pittsburgh operates with the understanding that the arts and education can change the world for the better. The Department houses BA, MFA, and PhD programs that provide rigorous course work combined with direct practical experience in theatre research, performance, design, and production. Their in-house theatre company, Pitt Stages, invites all Pitt students of any major to participate in theatrical productions that pair world-class faculty with aspiring theatre-makers and enthusiasts.