Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of The Steel Man, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. Set in 1980s Pittsburgh, the drama follows Jake Gellert, an aspiring actor seeking to break free from the looming shadow of his father, Leo, a Hungarian Jewish immigrant. The cast features Sam Guncler as Leo, Amanda Kristin Nichols as Christine Sommers, and Leighton Samuels as Jake Gellert. The production runs from September 6 to September 29, closing Penguin Rep's 46th season.
Cast and Creative Team for The Steel Man at Penguin Rep Theatre
Cast
Sam Guncler
Leo Gellert
Amanda Kristin Nichols
Christine Sommers
Leighton Samuels
Jake Gellert
Creative Team
Joe Brancato
Artistic Director
Joe Brancato
Director
Andrew M. Horn
Executive Director
Cary Gitter
Playwright
Christopher Swader
Set Designer
Justin Swader
Set Designer
Christian Fleming
Costume Designer
Ed McCarthy
Lighting Designer
Max Silverman
Sound Designer
Brian Pacelli
Projection Designer
Dana Weintraub
Props Designer
Michael Palmer
Production Stage Manager
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