This time of year, numerous audition notices appear on theater company websites and social media pages announcing auditions for winter and spring productions. Whether you are a veteran Equity professional or new to community theater here, looking for audition calls… Read More ›
Feature Stories
Season Previews and Interviews.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Erin Casale Honored by Dance Magazine
Johnstown Native Named as One of the Top 25 Dancers to Watch in 2023 Nationally recognized Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) company member Erin Casale has been chosen as one of the 25 Dancers to Watch in 2023 by Dance Magazine. Casale has… Read More ›
Pittsburgh and New York Actor Ron Siebert Has Died
Well-known and well-loved in the theater community, Siebert passed away this past Thursday, December 8th Ron Siebert was an extraordinarily versatile and talented actor and was a proud member of long-standing of all three professional acting unions. He has worked in… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Native Billy Porter Shines as Newest Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It was officially Billy Porter Day in Hollywood on December 1 on Thursday, but it is always Billy Porter Day in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Porter, the Emmy-, Tony- and Grammy-winning favorite son of Pittsburgh, was honored on Thursday with… Read More ›
Front Porch Theatricals reveals ‘Falsettos,’ ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ as 2023 musicals
By Sharon Eberson The 2023 season just announced by Front Porch Theatricals is further evidence that the company that bills itself as “Pittsburgh’s boutique musical theater company” has a keen eye for works that capture the current zeitgeist while paying… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces the 2022/2023 New Play Contest
Accepting Submissions through December 16 Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced its third annual New Play Contest. The competition is open to writers based in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. The winning playwright will receive a $500 honorarium, and a staged reading… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Opera to have Inaugural Summer Camp in July 2023
The Camp, called Bravo Academy, is designed for high school students interested in opera and other performing arts. Participants will receive invaluable hands-on experience with leading industry professionals and performers. Each instructor is a specialist in their field, selected to offer… Read More ›
Pittsburgh writer, playwright, and director Michael McGovern’s new book ‘Blood Ending: A Vampire Novel’ releases this Thursday, November 10, 2022
The novel melds the elements of gothic horror, alchemy, sex magic, and science, conjuring a pulse-pounding vampiric adventure. This isn’t your ‘tween’s horror story. McGovern says, “I’ve written Blood Ending for those who can’t get enough of vampires, but I’ve aimed… Read More ›
Theater for a Good Cause: ‘Off the Record XXII: Once Upon a Time in Pittsburgh!’
One night only! Thursday, October 20th, 2022 ff the Record XXII,at the Byham Theater Music, laughter, and marquee names are back at the Byham Theater when the 22nd Off the Record takes satirical aim at local news and newsmakers in Once Upon a… Read More ›
Alumni Theater Company Names New Executive Director
Six months ago, Hallie Donner announced her intention to transition away from Alumni’s Executive Director role at ATC so she could focus on the artistic side of the company. After an extensive search, it turned out that the perfect candidate… Read More ›
