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PITT ARTS introduces students to Pittsburgh’s cultural scene

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • June 30, 2019

There’s more to college than just classes and extracurriculars, especially at an urban campus. Pitt students can expect dozens of opportunities each year to get out into the City and experience something new.

‘Six a breast’: an exploration into the absurdities of womanhood

By Connor Wurst / For The Pitt News • September 13, 2017

A woman — illuminated by a single spotlight and clad in a bathrobe, a towel wrapped around her head and a pale green face mask — stands alone on stage and releases an enraged scream. The opening...

PITT ARTS enters 20th year of affordable access to the arts

By Marissa Perino / Staff Writer • August 21, 2017

Occupying the penthouse floor of the William Pitt Union, the PITT ARTS office is ready for another year of Pittsburgh culture and entertainment. Freshly printed neon flyers are scattered on the coffee...

Pitt Arts decorates student life with culture and class

By Chang Zuo / For The Pitt News • May 28, 2015

For Pitt student Stephanie Liang, one of her most memorable experiences at Pitt Arts was watching a 4D play. As an audience member, she and other students got up on stage and followed the actors of “Tamara”...

Welcome Back: PITT ARTS develops lasting bond with Pittsburgh’s art scene

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor • August 18, 2013

When Maggie Wayne, a senior at Pitt majoring in business, started attending Pitt Arts events, her reaction to the program’s offerings was one that has become fairly standard.“I honestly can’t believe...

Welcome Back: For University of Pittsburgh Stages, a change in name, not values

By John Lavanga - A&E Editor • August 18, 2013

The University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theater has developed a knack for putting on plays that pose a challenge to all involved — audience included. So it is no surprise that this semester’s lineup...