Pittsburgh Playhouse & City Theatre Present HOMEGROWN STORIES
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021
After the success of last summer's Homegrown Stories, City Theatre and Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse have commissioned five additional playwrights to write ten-minute plays for a digital medium in response to the current world.
Third Space Presents THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2017
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is Third Space's latest remix smash-up of theatrical form and style. When a new model, Karin, enters the home of famous fashion designer Petra von Kant, Petra's world-and career-rocket to manic heights. But in the midst of Petra's euphoria, her submissive assistant, Marlene, senses a threat. When Karin becomes a superstar, leaving everything behind, Marlene picks up the broken pieces. What Marlene does with those pieces will dictate the rest of her life. Featuring an all-female cast and directed by Benjamin Viertel, Third Space's The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant delves into the tortured connections between desire and power in an industry driven by consumption.
FARGO's Rachel Keller Leads FIREFACE, Beginning Tonight at The Brick
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2015
Los Angeles-based actress Rachel Keller is making her New York premiere as 'Olga' in the production of Marius von Mayenburg's FIREFACE this month at The Brick. The production runs tonight, August 26, through September 5, 2015, directed by Benjamin Viertel.
2014 Young Playwrights Festival Lineup Announced and Set for 10/4 & 10/5
by Louisa Brady - Sep 12, 2014
City Theatre is pleased to present the 2014 Young Playwrights Festival, October 4 and 5 in City Theatre's Hamburg Studio. Featuring original, one-act plays written by select middle and high school playwrights from Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia, the 15th annual Festival showcases professional productions of six winning scripts chosen from over 300 Young Playwrights Contest submissions.
City Theatre to Present 2013 Young Playwrights Festival, 10/5-6
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 6, 2013
City Theatre is pleased to present the 2013 Young Playwrights Festival, October 5 and 6 in City Theatre's Hamburg Studio. Featuring original, one-act plays written by select middle and high school playwrights from Western Pennsylvania, the annual festival showcases professional productions of six winning scripts chosen from 200 Young Playwrights Contest submissions.
Honors Winners Compete in NYC At HS Musical Theatre Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2010
Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that Globe Honors winner Katie Sapper was one of three leading actress finalists at the 2010 National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA) held on June 28 in New York City.