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PICT Announces New Interim Artistic Director Alan Stanford
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013


Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre (PICT) announces the appointment of Alan Stanford as Interim Artistic Director for the company, effective immediately. Mr. Stanford replaces Andrew Paul who, along with Stephanie Riso, founded the company in 1997.

New Classics Presents Free Reading of LIVELY STONES, 3/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2012


The New Classics Series wraps up its season on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. with Lively Stones by Sarah Katherine Bowden, directed by Erica Highberg and performed in the Charity Randall Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming playwrights.

New Classics Presents Free Reading of LIVELY STONES, 3/18
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 12, 2012


The New Classics Series wraps up its season on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. with Lively Stones by Sarah Katherine Bowden, directed by Erica Highberg and performed in the Charity Randall Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming playwrights.

New Classics Presents Hangin’ Up My Heart 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2011


The New Classics Series returns on Sunday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. with Michael Schwartz' play Hangin' Up My Heart, directed by Don DiGiulio and performed in the Henry Heymann Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland.

New Classics Presents Hangin’ Up My Heart 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2011


The New Classics Series returns on Sunday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. with Michael Schwartz' play Hangin' Up My Heart, directed by Don DiGiulio and performed in the Henry Heymann Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland.

New Classics Presents Hangin’ Up My Heart in March
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


The New Classics Series returns on Sunday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. with Michael Schwartz' play Hangin' Up My Heart, directed by Michael Fuller and performed in the Henry Heymann Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland.

New Classics Presents Hangin’ Up My Heart in March
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 2, 2011


The New Classics Series returns on Sunday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. with Michael Schwartz' play Hangin' Up My Heart, directed by Michael Fuller and performed in the Henry Heymann Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Presents SMITH, UNEARTHED, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2011


The New Classics Series returns on Sunday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. with Erik Ramsey's play Smith, Unearthed, directed by Martin Giles and performed in the Charity Randall Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming playwrights.The reading is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a talk-back with the cast and audience. The moderators will be series coordinators Melissa Hill Grande, PICT Associate Artistic Director and Director of Marketing, and David Peterson, a graduate student in the Ph.D. program of the Department of Theatre Arts.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Presents SMITH, UNEARTHED, 1/23
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2011


The New Classics Series returns on Sunday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. with Erik Ramsey's play Smith, Unearthed, directed by Martin Giles and performed in the Charity Randall Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming playwrights.The reading is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a talk-back with the cast and audience. The moderators will be series coordinators Melissa Hill Grande, PICT Associate Artistic Director and Director of Marketing, and David Peterson, a graduate student in the Ph.D. program of the Department of Theatre Arts.

Andrew Paul To Remain With PICT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2010


The Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Producing Artistic Director Andrew S. Paul will continue in his position with the company.

New Classics presents THE TULIP BROTHERS, 12/12.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2010


The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande and performed in the Henry Heymann Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming early-career playwrights. The reading is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a talk-back with the cast and audience. The moderators will be series coordinators Grande and David Peterson, a graduate student in the Ph.D. program of the Department of Theatre Arts.

New Classics Hosts Reading of The Tulip Brothers 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2010


The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande.

New Classics presents THE TULIP BROTHERS, 12/12.
by Robert Lawlor - Dec 2, 2010


The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande and performed in the Henry Heymann Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming early-career playwrights. The reading is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a talk-back with the cast and audience. The moderators will be series coordinators Grande and David Peterson, a graduate student in the Ph.D. program of the Department of Theatre Arts.

New Classics Hosts Reading of The Tulip Brothers 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2010


The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande.

New Classics Presents Free Reading of The Tulip Brothers by Jason Hall 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2010


The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, November 14th at 7 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande.

New Classics Presents Free Reading of The Tulip Brothers by Jason Hall 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2010


The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, November 14th at 7 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande.

Martin Giles' BEAUTIFUL DREAMERS To Have Oakland World Premiere 4/15-5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


Two local arts organizations have come together to produce the world premiere of a new music drama inspired by and containing the songs of Pittsburgh's best-loved musical legend.

Martin Giles' BEAUTIFUL DREAMERS To Have Oakland World Premiere 4/15-5/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2010


Two local arts organizations have come together to produce the world premiere of a new music drama inspired by and containing the songs of Pittsburgh's best-loved musical legend.

Martin Giles' BEAUTIFUL DREAMERS To Have Oakland World Premiere 4/15-5/1
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 25, 2010


Two local arts organizations have come together to produce the world premiere of a new music drama inspired by and containing the songs of Pittsburgh's best-loved musical legend.

PICT Announces Casting for 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre has assembled a team of more than 100 world-class artists, including Canadian legends Richard McMillan, Michael Hanrahan, Simon Bradbury and Michael Ball, and Irish legend Alan Stanford. Top-notch local favorites gracing the PICT stage this season include Martin Giles, Larry John Meyers, Joel Ripka, David Whalen, Daina Michelle Griffith, and making his PICT debut, Daniel Krell.

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