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“An Iliad” spans the Trojan War in an epic one-man show

By Richard Koppenaal/ For The Pitt News • March 5, 2014

In Pittsburgh Public Theater’s latest production, the concept of a one-man show is pushed to its limit.“An Iliad,” which debuts tonight at the Pittsburgh Public Theater and runs through April 6,...

‘Madagascar’ delves into painful memories, intertwined stories

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor • February 5, 2014

Stage presence is an ever-important aspect of performance. How actors carry themselves onstage announces the nature of their existence in the space to the audience and other actors. Great stage presence...

“Heads” takes poignant look at wartime imprisonment

By Gideon Bradshaw / Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2014

Warzones and prisons may be Americans’ favorite places. In the popular imagination, both represent Hobbesian settings where life is “nasty, brutish and short” as characters blur pre-existing lines...

Nomadic Quantum Theater explores unconventional spaces

By Allison Latzko / For The Pitt News • January 29, 2014

At the corner of Fourth Avenue and Wood Street, in a large room with grand marble columns and a high ceiling, a small band of lighting and sound technicians, actors and their director prepare for the opening...

10 years in, Barebones Productions keeps things rolling

By Vincent Smith / Staff Writer • November 20, 2013

Barebones Productions, a Pittsburgh theatre company, has the humblest of humble origins.Nearly a decade ago, Patrick Jordan, the artistic director and founder of Barebones, put on a play in the basement...

Weekly Rundown

By A&E Staff • November 11, 2013

Tuesday, Nov. 12Johnny Marr with special guest AlamarMr. Smalls Theatre400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, Pa.8 p.m.Admission: $25He’s played with Modest Mouse, Electronic, The Cribs and a little band called...

‘Parlour Song’ preserves human element of despair

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor • November 7, 2013

“Everything is disappearing.”The succinct, disturbing statement escapes Ned’s mouth in a hushed tone — part panicked confession, part plea for help — as Dale, Ned’s longtime friend and neighbor,...

PPT’s rendition captures ‘Our Town’s” existential depth

By Grace Kelly / Staff Writer • October 9, 2013

“Our Town”Pittsburgh Public Theater621 Penn Ave., Cultural DistrictThrough Oct. 27Admission: $29 - $55 general, $15 with Student ID“Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it?” The...

‘A Skull in Connemara’ displays west Ireland’s dark humor

By Vincent Smith / Staff Writer • September 12, 2013

There are parts of western Ireland that are stunningly beautiful, attracting the attention of tourists from around the world. Connemara is one of those exquisitely mystifying areas. But for the year-round...

‘Romeo and Juliet’ graces Pittsburgh’s parks

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor • August 28, 2013

For many acting troupes, the rehearsal space is a place of safety. It’s a place where actors can experiment with intonation, work on lines and blocking and develop chemistry, all within the isolated...