Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company

Because of a casting opportunity to include the remarkable actor Roger Jerome in our production of Elder Hostages, and to accommodate his busy schedule and give the production the proper rehearsal time, we have moved our production dates back one week. Elder Hostages will now open on February 11th 2012, and has been extended through February 26th.

In addition to the dynamic Roger Jerome, our cast features three of Pittsburgh's most talented and respected actors -- Susan McGregor-Laine, Stevie Akers and David Crawford.

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ELDER HOSTAGES

By Ray Werner
Directed by Marci Woodruff

Three one-act plays, Mum's the Word, Night Song, and Wandering Angus, that open a window to the world of our elders, who share their anger, sadness, resilience and humor.

Starring Roger Jerome. Featuring Susie McGregor-Laine, David Crawford and Stevie Akers.

February 11th - 26th, 2012 (New dates)
Preview February 10th

At Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater
937 Liberty Ave, 3rd Floor

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On October 12, 1995, Jonny Gammage, cousin of former Pittsburgh Steeler Ray Seals, was stopped by Lieutenant Milton Mulholland of the Brentwood, Pa., police department. Seven minutes later, Gammage was dead.  The bare facts, as troubling as they may be, fail to capture the often unaddressed problems of race relations in the Pittsburgh region.  This original docudrama, coproduced by University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, goes beyond issues of Black and White in order to expose the suppressed emotions that continue to affect race relations in our area today.

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Just before PPTCO's performances, this world premiere production will play at the University of Pittsburgh on February 9th through 19th, with the same cast and director. Read more about this show, or purchase tickets to the performances at Pitt, by clicking here.

Dear Patrons of The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company,

I'd like to thank you for your continued support over the years and for coming out to our Theatre Festival in Black and White to help break in our new space. The festival was very successful on many levels, most importantly by bringing Pittsburgh's artists from all backgrounds together to create art.

But, to get the space ready we had to use every dollar we could find, and now, as we prepare for the balance of our season we hope that you will consider making a year-end donation so that we may continue to thrive. On behalf of the many individuals that help us continue our craft, we thank you.

Mark Clayton Southers
Founder and Artistic Director
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company

Dear Friends of Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre:

GREAT NEWS!  The wait is over.  We are happy to announce our next season of plays and that we are MOVING INTO A NEW HOME!  We have a new modern venue complete with air conditioning and heating!  Our new permanent home will be in the penthouse at 937 Liberty in Pittsburgh's Downtown Cultural District.  This new venue will allow us to continue to mount and present exciting works by Pittsburgh playwrights in an intimate atmosphere.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mark Clayton Southers
Founder & Producing Artistic Director
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company

In November 2010, PPTCO founder Mark Clayton Southers was named artistic director for theater initiatives at Pittsburgh's August Wilson Center for African American Culture. We are very happy to announce that Mark will continue as PPTCO's Artistic Director, at the same time he takes on this new post.

More on Mark: Post-Gazette, Editorial, City Paper