The lead story this week is not what’s on, but what won’t be on this summer.
Front Porch Theatricals announced the cancellation of their summer season since current guidance from both health authorities and union organizations is not clear enough for them to move forward with their 2021 season. FPT has announced the postponement of both A Man of No Importance and Grand Hotel until May 20-29, 2022, and August 19-28, 2022. The 2022 season is dedicated to their late Producer and friend, Leon S. Zionts.
On Stage This Week
Translations | Attack Theatre | May 20 & 21 | 7:30pm (EST) | Online
Translations explores ideas that were generated and captured in a two-dimensional digital landscape with renewed abandon and spaciousness. Derived from a multi-faceted investigation of our pandemic creations, this performance offers a behind-the-scenes look at our translation of art from words to movement, artist to artist, and screen to stage.
Tickets range from $15-45 per household. American Sign Language Interpretation will be available for both virtual performances.
For tickets and further info please visit https://www.attacktheatre.com/translations
Black Ballerina a new play by Stephen Fedo and Tim Rhoze | Pittsburgh Public Theater’s PlayTime series | May 20-23 | Online
Tim Rhoze returns to Pittsburgh Public Theater to direct this elegant story about the perseverance and principle it takes to thrive in the elite world of dance. Gliding through time, the story portrays the struggle of three generations of incredibly skilled Black dancers struggling to keep their dreams on point in the face of discrimination. Equal parts grit and poetry, Black Ballerina draws from the classic canon and iconic ballets to place the narrative of these stunning dancers at the center of the story.
Starring Sean Blake, Allison Cahill, Jen Gorman, Amy Landis, Mike Magliocca, Zora Rose, Kara Roseborough, Claire Sabatine, Eldridge Shannon, and Jacqueline Williams.
Donations for access to Public PlayTime start at just $10 Click HERE to donate for access!
The Bard In Bloom | Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air Series | May 22 at 2:00pm on Flagstaff Hill!
Flock to Flagstaff Hill for Pittsburgh Public Theater’s biggest Shakespeare celebration under the sun! Pull up a chair or blanket and sit among the darling buds of May to witness winners and finalists of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest give life to the Bard’s most beautiful poetry and iconic characters. Don’t miss the chance to see our talented troupe of student performers featuring participants from years past as well as those who competed in this year’s virtual contest live and ON STAGE for the very first time! You will also meet our dynamic event emcee, newly named Director of Education and Engagement Parag S. Gohel. Shall we compare them to a spring’s day? Yes, and we invite you to do the same.
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Send us the pertinent at info@pghintheround.com The submission deadline is Sunday for Monday publication.
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