Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s classic backstage farce, running October 1–19 at the O’Reilly Theater. Directed by Margot Bordelon, acclaimed for her sharp eye for comedy and new work, this production unites Pittsburgh favorites with nationally recognized performers for a high-spirited romp through one of theater’s most beloved comedies.
Celebrated as the ultimate theatrical farce, Noises Off follows a troupe of hapless thespians struggling to stage a play that unravels into pandemonium. With missed cues, slamming doors, backstage squabbles, and romantic mishaps, everything that can go wrong does. The result is a masterclass in timing, slapstick, and comic catastrophe that keeps audiences laughing until the final curtain.
The Cast
Lara Hayhurst (Brooke Ashton)
A Pittsburgh-based actor and singer, Lara is a frequent presence on local stages, known for her quick wit and vibrant comedic energy.
Matt Henderson (Tim Allgood)
A versatile Pittsburgh actor and stage manager, Matt has appeared across regional stages. He is a familiar face at The Public.
Wali Jamal (Selsdon Mowbray)
A veteran of Pittsburgh and national stages, Wali’s Public credits include Two Trains Running (West), Our Town (Howie Newsome), Superior Donuts (James), and The Little Foxes (Cal). He was named the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s 2018 Performer of the Year for his solo turn in August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned.
Jeremy Kahn (Garry Lejeune)
Jeremy has appeared in over 40 regional productions, including American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, Marin Theatre Company, San Francisco Playhouse, and the San Diego Rep.
Gwendolyn Kelso (Belinda Blair)
New to Pittsburgh, Gwen recently appeared as Polina in Quantum Theatre’s The Seagull. She has also worked with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Stefan Lingenfelter (Production Understudy)
Stefan returns to The Public after A Christmas Story: The Play. His extensive credits include Prime Stage, PICT, 12 Peers Theater, Hobnob, and Split Stage.
Linda Mugleston (Dotty Otley)
A Broadway veteran, Linda’s credits include The Music Man, My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly!, Beautiful, Cinderella, Anything Goes, Into the Woods, and Young Frankenstein.
Saige Smith (Poppy Norton-Taylor)
Saige returns to The Public after roles in Steel Magnolias (Annelle), A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Harlem (Hermia), and Murder on the Orient Express (Greta). She most recently played Dot in Sunday in the Park with George with Front Porch Theatricals.
Rowan Vickers (Lloyd Dallas)
Broadway: Lobby Hero (Second Stage). National Tour: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
Ricardo Vila-Roger (Frederick Fellowes)
Ricardo’s Public credits include Indecent and Murder on the Orient Express. He is Head of Performance in Pitt’s Theatre Arts Department.
The Creative Team
- Margot Bordelon (Director) – New York–based director specializing in new work and comedy.
- Natalie Hratko (Stage Manager)
- Kelly Haywood (Assistant Stage Manager)
- José Pérez IV (Fight/Intimacy Director & Stunts) – Resident Fight & Intimacy Director of The Public.
- Don Wadsworth (Dialect Coach) – Veteran voice/dialect coach with The Public and regionally; Professor of Voice/Speech at Carnegie Mellon University.
- Tim Mackabee (Scenic Designer)
- Ivania Stack (Costume Designer)
- Marika Kent (Lighting Designer)
- Stewart Blackwood (Sound Designer) – Composer, sound designer, and Assistant Professor of Composition and Sound Design at Carnegie Mellon University. This marks his third production with The Public.
Packed with pratfalls, punchlines, and backstage pandemonium, Noises Off is a joyous salute to theater at its messiest—and funniest—guaranteeing laughter until the very end.
TICKETS AND DETAILS
The Pittsburgh Public Theatres production of Noises Off is at the O’Reilly Theater, October 1 – 19, 2025. For tickets visit: https://ppt.org/production/100487/noises-off
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