University Of Pittsburgh-Main Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated: N/A
Degree: Professional
Major: Pitt's Professional Theatre in Residence
Minor: at the Stephen Foster Memorial
Clubs: Charity Randall and Henry Heymann Theatres
About me: Join PICT as we celebrate the centenary of John Millington Synge, the "Irish Shakespeare" and predominant playwright of the Irish literary renaissance. All seven of Synge's stage plays - including the never-before-produced When the Moon Has Set -- will be performed in the Henry Heymann and the Charity Randall theatres at the Stephen Foster Memorial on Forbes Avenue. The festival begins on July 16th with his masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World. Synge's other six plays open over the next few weeks and they all run in repertory until August 17th. Adventurous audience members can experience all seven plays in THREE days by attending August 8th, 9th and 10th; or in TWO days by attending August 16th and 17th.
THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
In 1907, Playboy opened at the Abbey Theatre, sparking riots and altering theatrical history forever. What happened? Perhaps Synge’s story of Christopher Mahon, the lad who ‘slew his da,’ was too explicit in showing the sexual interest aroused in the Mayo women by the young Playboy. Or perhaps it was the wholly unacceptable spectacle of a man who had murdered his father being worshipped as a hero that angered the audience. Whatever the case, the sense of power and danger in this play, its unstable mixture of comedy and tragedy, of the lyrical and the grotesque, make it perhaps the greatest classic of the Irish National Theatre. PICT is pleased to bring you Playboy, directed by Andrew S. Paul, in all its harrowing, hair-raising, and howlingly hilarious glory as the centerpiece of Synge Cycle.
Wilde Affairs: A celebration of the diversity and talent of Ireland’s most (in)famous playwright
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre is delighted to present this illuminating exploration of the artistry of Oscar Wilde, featuring three unique facets of his work: the social comedy of An Ideal Husband, the poetic drama of Salome, and the profound beauty of his children’s stories in Wilde Tales.
Salome – June 12 – 28, 2008 Directed by Alan Stanford
Salome is not a woman who takes rejection lightly! When Jokanaan rebuffs her advances, she reacts by succumbing to her step-father Herod’s request that she dance for him. Herod offers her the world on a plate, but she has something else in mind. PICT presents Oscar Wilde’s retelling of the Biblical story of Salome and John the Baptist, reimagined by director Alan Stanford, and with an original score composed and performed live by Roger Doyle.
Featuring: Ben Blazer, Lissa Brennan, Jarrod DiGiorgi, James FitzGerald, Jim Mezon, Catherine Moore, Doug Pona, Jennifer Tober, Paul Todaro, Nicole Underhay, David Whalen, and Kate Young
Directed by Alan Stanford
Original score composed and performed by Roger Doyle
An Ideal Husband – May 8 -31, 2008
Directed by Andrew S. Paul
The notoriously straight-laced politician Robert Chiltern is on the verge of obtaining cabinet rank, when a mysterious woman from his past emerges and threatens to reveal his darkest secret. Unbeknownst to his adoring wife and admiring friends, Chiltern launched his career by less-than-honorable means. Mrs. Cheveley – the woman who holds his fate in her hands – is willing to keep his secret safe for a price. To save himself from discovery, he must tarnish his honor once again. His neer-do-well friend Lord Goring holds both the key to Chiltern’s salvation and to Chiltern’s sister Mabel’s heart.
Featuring: Anwen Darcy, Nike Doukas, James FitzGerald, E. Bruce Hill, Kathleen Huber, Beth Hylton, Dek Ingraham, Jay Keenan, Catherine Moore, Mary Rawson, Paul Todaro, and David Whalen
Directed by Andrew S. Paul; Scenic Design by Gianni Downs; Lighting Design by Erick Leininger; Costume Design by Joan Markert; Sound Design by Zachary Brown
Wilde Tales – May 21 – 31, 2008 Directed by Sheila McKenna
by Bruce Dow, based on “The Happy Prince” and “The Selfish Giant”
Two of the exceptional children’s stories Wilde wrote for his sons, brought to life through spoken word, song, and dance. In The Happy Prince, the prince’s statue sits high on a pedestal from whence he sees the misery of the people he once ruled. Desperate and forlorn, he enlists the help of a friendly swallow to distribute his jewels and gold leaf among the poor…but to what end? The Selfish Giant tells the touching story of a giant who prohibits children from playing in his garden. It is always winter inside his walls… until his heart is softened by a very special boy.
Featuring: David Cabot, Kelley Krepin DeFade, Joshua Desjardins, Christina McCann, and Kelsey Robinson
Directed by Sheila McKenna; Musical Direction by Melissa Yanchak; Choreography by Andre Koslowski; Scenic Design by Gianni Downs; Costume Design by Meredith S. Murphy; Lighting Design by Nicole Ellis; Sound Design by Zachary Brown
Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre is committed to the creation of high quality, professional thought-provoking theatre of substance. We accomplish this mission by investing in and promoting the community and region, and by producing and presenting classics and the "modern" classics of Irish and world theatre. We continue to explore innovative ideas that showcase the emotional power of a play and its ability to stir the soul in unimaginable ways.
We remain true to the vision by focusing on the following:
Actor-centered, text and language-driven theatre.
Commissions and adaptations of scripts and music.
Arts education and enrichment for children and adults.
Holy Meow. The photo for Ideal Husband is amazing. Anwen is such a hot toddy. I wish I could have come up to see the production, but life in college is not for living but rather for saying yes to every project that comes along.
Hope life in Pittsburgh is treating my friends right, and I hope (read:know) you're making great art. I love you both.
PRESERVE AND PURSUE Three world premieres in one exciting evening
Please join us and experience Attack Theatre's expansive choreography, stunning visual imagery, and compelling live music.
A dance event featuring the world premiere of newly commissioned scores by esteemed Japanese composers Somei Satoh (Tokyo) and Miyuki Ito (Nagoya) and Attack Theatre Music Director Dave Eggar. Ancient myths collide with contemporary images while classic sounds and high-energy physicality coalesce in a passionate look at modern life.
FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY! February 1 and 2 (Friday and Saturday) at 8 p.m. February 5 and 6 (Tuesday and Wednesday) at 7 p.m.
New Hazlett Theater (Northside)
For Tickets visit www.proartstickets.org or call 412.394.3353
Ticket Information
$20 in advance $24 at the door $15 for students and seniors $40 Opening Night Reception (includes admission to performance)** **Please join us for the Opening Night Reception - Preserve and Pursue on Friday, February 1st at 6:30 pm at the New Hazlett Theater
Hosted by Attack Theatre and the Japan America Society of Pennsylvania, the reception will feature authentic Japanese fare and libations, Koto music, and inspired Asian décor. Meet composers Somei Satoh (Tokyo) and Miyuki Ito (Nagoya) while perusing Attack Theatre's process boards, offering a glimpse of the artistic journey in the creation of this world premiere performance. Tickets are $40 - includes admission to the performance. Please call 412.394.3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org for tickets.
What do you give a city that has everything? Why not its own opera! Help kick off the 250th birthday year of the 'burgh with the return of Squonk Opera's roast/toast of the formerly smoky city in a little show we call Pittsburgh: The Opera! We debuted this show in June of 2006 and sold out the run, so we're bringing it back for 4 shows only, January 17-20 at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty (or Eastside as some people like to call it). Since the last run of Pittsburgh: The Opera, we’ve done operas for Baltimore, St Louis, Albany, College Park, Columbia, Chester County and South Orange as part of our touring series (put your hometown's name here): The Opera. But none of them compare to Pittsburgh. So redd up your room, grab your terrible towel and tap your inner yinzer for a rollicking good time with all of the other jagoffs. Yinz better be there!
Thursday, January 17 at 8 pm Friday, January 18 at 8 pm Saturday, January 19 at 8 pm Sunday, January 20 at 3 pm
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Tickets: $12 in advance $15 at door general admission $8 students, seniors $10 groups of 10 or more (all group sales must be in advance)
Available at the door or from ProArts Tickets via telephone at 412.394.3353 or secure website www.proartstickets.org
For more information about Squonk Opera or to see scenes from Pittsburgh: The Opera visit www.squonkopera.org
"In order to be really hip, you can’t have any notion of being hip. And that’s what Pittsburgh is. No one thinks this place is hip. So, it is the hippest place on earth!” -Rick Sebak from Pittsburgh: The Opera
Thank you for presenting 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore'! And thanks for the great seats! It's been a LONG time since I've been excited about the work of one playwright, and this guy is amazing. I saw "The Pillowman" last year, and was excited to see 'Inishmore'. He's sick, he's twisted...and he's hilarious! Thanks for a great afternoon!
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Hey You! - Looking for members for The Official Jerky Boys Street Team!
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