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THEATER COMPANY

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TEN 10-MINUTE PLAYS CELEBRATING THE
WEIRD & WONDERFUL HEART OF PITTSBURGH!

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Whether you’re a lifelong Yinzer or

just found out what a parking chair is,

this is your chance to revel in all the

bridges, babushkas, and black & gold pride

that make this city so easy to love.


Come laugh, cheer, and celebrate

ALL THINGS PITTSBURGH

with us Dahntahn at the theater!​

WHEN

3 SHOWS ONLY!

FRI, AUGUST 1ST @ 8PM

SAT, AUGUST 2ND @ 8PM

SUN, AUGUST 3RD @ 2PM

TICKETS

ALL SEATS $20

Don’t wait to get yours—

Aunt Cheryl's got her church group, bowling league, and bingo night ladies all comin'.

WHERE

PEIRCE THEATER

THREE STORIES

937 LIBERTY AVENUE

PITTSBURGH, PA

 THE PLAYWRIGHTS 

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JOSEPH MARTINEZ

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DONOVAN SHIVES

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BRIAN POPE

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JASON BURKE

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TAMMY RYAN

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GAYLE PAZERSKI

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KIM EL

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AJ WITTMAN

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CHRIS CLAVELLI

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CHRIS DUVALL

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THE DIRECTORS

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WALI JAMAL

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CYNTHIA DALLAS

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JAIME SLAVINSKY

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CHRIS CLAVELLI

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JUSTIN ZENO

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BROOKE ECHNAT

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FEATURING 36 ENSEMBLE ACTORS

SERVIN' UP MORE LAUGHS THAN A PRIMANTI'S SAMMICH HAS COLESLAW! 

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Yinz got questions?

  • Seating is General Admission, so don’t dilly-dally. Last time, Cousin Donnie showed up late, sat in someone's lap, and called it "Yinzer-style seating."

  • Plenty of parking in nearby garages ‘n lots—no need to circle the block 47 times like yer Pap tryin’ to find a spot on Carson.

  • Doors open 30 minutes before showtime, so don’t be standin’ outside with a Sheetz coffee tryin’ to act all casual n'at.

  • The show runs about 2 hours—unless Uncle Tony from McKees Rocks jumps on stage thinkin' it's open mic night at the Moose Lodge. Then we're here all night.

  • Dress however yinz like—we ain't fancy, but you might get an extra Smiley Cookie if you show up in black 'n gold.

  • And no outside snacks—Don't be sneakin' in a fish sandwich from Big Jim's and stinkin' up the joint. We got pierogies, pickles on sticks, and a Pittsburgh cookie table that'll have your Nonna stuffin' her purse before intermission.​

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See yinz at the show, n'at!

ensemble actors theater is a professional resident theater company that serves as an incubator for student actors to develop their craft while working alongside Actors' Equity Association (AEA) members and seasoned professionals.

We believe live theater is a vital force in the life of a community—a mirror held up to reflect who we are, who we’ve been, and who we hope to become. Through visceral storytelling and shared experience, it sparks dialogue, nurtures empathy, and invites audiences to see the world through one another’s eyes. By honoring the diverse voices of our region, ensemble actors theater builds connection, fosters equity, and celebrates the rich cultural fabric of the communities we serve.


Sure, those might sound like lofty goals and big fancy words—but at the heart of it, storytelling has always been one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. Whether it’s a play that shines a light on hard truths ripped from the headlines, or one that has us laughing 'til our cheeks hurt, live theater connects us. It reminds us what it means to be human—together.

 

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ENSEMBLE ACTORS STUDIO

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McKees Rocks, PA 15136

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