New Season Announced

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.

 
Our exciting 2011/2012 Season:
 
Theatre Festival in Black and White - 8 One Act plays - 8 Directors
A unique festival that brings artists from all ages and backgrounds together to produce engaging theatre.
Festival Coordinator - Eric A. Smith
November 26th - December 4th, 2011
Preview November 25th
At Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater
937 Liberty Ave, 3rd Floor
 
ELDER HOSTAGES  by Ray Werner - Directed by Marci Woodruff
Three one-act plays that open a window to the world of our elders, who share their anger, sadness, resilience and humor.
February 11th - February 26th, 2012 (New dates)
Preview February 10th
At Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater
937 Liberty Ave, 3rd Floor

THE GAMMAGE PROJECT by Attilio Favorini  - Directed by Mark Clayton Southers
A new work that explores the circumstances and the aftermath of his violent death.
March 2nd - March 4th, 2012
At the August Wilson Center

Preview: Broadway World
 

GEM OF THE OCEAN by August Wilson - Directed by Mark Clayton Southers
Our ninth production of Mr. Wilson's ten play Pittsburgh Century Cycle.
June 2nd - June 10th, 2012
At the August Wilson Center

Thank you for your continued support,

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