Creative Team
Scenic Design: Tucker Topel
Lighting Design: Madeleine Steineck
Sound Design: Steven Shapiro
Properties Design: Alex Keplar
Projection Design: Natalie Rose Mobray
PAST PRODUCTIONS
Warhol Museum
September 13th, 2024
Carnegie Stage
September 20- October 6, 2024
Cast:
Matt Henderson as Andy Warhol
Johnny Patalano as Mario “Bones” Bonino
Production Team
Elizabeth Elias Huffman- Director
Melissa Hill Grande- Production Manager
Nathan Walter: Stage Manager
Ellie Troiani: Assistant Stage Manager
PICT PAST PRODUCTION HISTORY
1997
The Constant Couple – George Farquhar
1998
The White Devil – John Webster
Too Clever by Half – Alexander Ostrovsky
Translations – Brian Friel (PGH Premiere)
1999
Racing Demon – David Hare (PGH Premiere)
The Rivals Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Juno & the Paycock – Sean O‘Casey
2000
Faith Healer – Brian Friel (PGH Premiere)
Cripple of Inishman – Martin McDonagh (PGH Premiere)
Henceforward… - Alan Ayckbourn (PGH Premiere)
The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde (World Premiere adaptation by Daniel Frezza)
2001
Portia Coughlan – Marina Carr (PGH Premiere)
Tartuffe - Moliere
TONIGHT @ 8:30 – Noel Coward
The Seagull – Thomas Kilroy, after Chekhov (U.S. Premiere)
2002
The Gigli Concert – Tom Murphy (PGH Premiere)
She Stoops to Conquer – Oliver Goldsmith
Aristocrats – Brian Friel (PGH Premiere)
Faith Healer (fundraiser)
Major Barbara – George Bernard Shaw
Copenhagen – Michael Frayn (PGH Premiere)
Back From The Dead -One Night Only Gala (fundraiser)
2004
A Woman of No Importance – Oscar Wilde 23. Travesties – Tom Stoppard
Stones in His Pockets – Marie Jones (PGH Premiere)
Uncle Vanya - Anton Chekhov, adapted by Brian Friel (U.S. Premiere)
James Joyce‘s ―THE DEAD‖ – Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey (PGH Premiere)
Ever Yours, Oscar -One Night Only Gala (fundraiser)
2005
Chaplin – Simon Bradbury (U.S. Premiere)
Henry IV – William Shakespeare
Heartbreak House – George Bernard Shaw
Stones in His Pockets-Marie Jones
The False Servant – Pierre Marivaux, adapted by Crinip (U.S. Premiere)
Henry – Thomas Kilroy, after Pirandello (World Premiere)
2006
The Pillowman – Martin McDonagh (PGH Premiere)
The School for Scandal – Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Boston Marriage – David Mamet (PGH Premiere)
Endgame – Samuel Beckett
BeckettFest – Samuel Beckett
The Shaughraun – Dion Boucicault
2005
Julius Caesar – William Shakespeare
Stuff Happens – David Hare (PGH Premiere)
The Empire Series
Via Dolorosa – by David Hare (PGH Premiere)
Nine Parts of Desire – by Heather Raffo (PGH Premiere)
Mabou Mines, Finn – by Jocelyn Clarke
Hedda Gabler – Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Judith Thompson (U.S.Premiere)
The Lieutenant of Inishmore – Martin McDonagh (PGH Premiere)
Private Lives – Noel Coward
Pride & Prejudice – Jane Austen, adapted by Jon Jory (PGH Premiere)
2008
King Lear – William Shakespeare
An Ideal Husband – Oscar Wilde
Wilde Tales (children‘s theatre) (World Premiere) Salome – Oscar Wilde
Playboy of the Western World – J.M. Synge
The Synge Cycle- One Acts (World Premiere of When the Moon Has Set))
In the Company of Oscar Wilde - (fundraiser)
Dublin Carol – Conor McPherson (PGH Premiere)
St. Nicholas (PGH Premiere)
At Liberty with Elaine Strich (fundraiser)
2009
Rock ‗n‖ Roll – Tom Stoppard (PGH Premiere)
What the Butler Saw – Joe Orton
Doubt – John Patrick Shanley
The History Boys – Alan Bennett (PGH Premiere)
Crime & Punishment – Fyodor Dostoevsky, adapted by Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus (PGH Premiere)
Jane Eyre – Charlotte Bronte, adapted by Alan Stanford (PGH Premiere)
2010
Beautiful Dreamers—Martin Giles (World Premiere Musical)
Othello—William Shakespeare
Pinter Celebration
Hot House (PGH Premiere)
No Man‘s Land (PGH Premiere)
One Acts:
Celebration (PGH Premiere)
The Room
Betrayal
The Dumb Waiter
Hobson‘s Choice—Harold Brighouse
2011
Antony & Cleopatra – William Shakespeare
House – Alan Ayckbourn (PGH Premiere)
Garden – Alan Ayckbourn (PGH Premiere)
The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde (U.S. Premiere of Abbey Theatre/Conall Morrison production)
Race – David Mamet (PGH Premiere)
The Mask of Moriarty – Hugh Leonard (PGH Premiere)
2012
In the Next Room or the vibrator play—Sarah Ruhl (PGH Premiere)
The Pitmen Painters – Lee Hall (PGH Premiere) Three Sisters – Anton Chekhov (trans Paul Schmidt)
After Chekhov--Two One Acts:
Afterplay—Brian Friel
The Yalta Game—Brian Friel
Funny Chekhov
The Bear – Anton Chekhov
The Proposal – Anton Chekhov
On the Evils of Tobacco – Anton Chekhov Drama: A Comedy – Anton Chekhov
Swan Song – Anton Chekhov
Ivanov – Anton Chekhov (trans. Tom Stoppard) (U.S. Premiere)
The School for Lies – David Ives (PGH Premiere)
2013
Our Class – Tadeusz Slobodzniek (PGH Premiere)
The Kreutzer Sonata – Nancy Harris (PGH Premiere)
Lady Windermere‘s Fan – Oscar Wilde (adapted by Alan Stanford)
Don Juan Comes Back from the War – Duncan MacMillan (U.S. Premiere)
A Skull in Connemara – Martin McDonagh (PGH Premiere)
PICT Plays…with Mystery and Mayhem (fundraiser)
The Crucifer of Blood – Paul Giovanni (PGH Premiere)
2014
PICT UnCommon Pleas…Macbeth (fundraiser)
Blithe Spirit – Noel Coward
Waiting for Godot – Samuel Beckett 84. Woman and Scarecrow – Marina Carr (PGH Premiere)
Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme – Frank McGuinness (PGH Premiere) 86. Macbeth – William Shakespeare
Witches and Wizards (fundraiser)
Great Expectations – Charles Dickens, adapted by Hugh Leonard (PGH Premiere)
2015
For the Tree to Drop – Lissa Brennan (World Premiere)
PICT UnCommon Pleas…The Tempest (fundraiser)
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris – Jacques Brel, English lyrics and additional material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman (PGH Premiere)
How the Other Half Loves – Alan Ayckbourn
Sharon‘s Grave – John B. Keane (PGH Premiere)
Educating Rita – Willy Russell
Oliver Twist – Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by Alan Stanford (U.S. Premiere)
PICT UnCommon Pleas…The Merchant of Venice (fundraiser)
2016
Two Tales of Terror – Edgar Allan Poe, adapted for the stage by Alan Stanford (World Premiere)
The TellTale Heart
The Fall of the House of Usher
2016-2017
Shirley Valentine – Willy Russell
The Merchant of Venice – William Shakespeare
The Lion in Winter – James Goldman
PICT UnCommon Pleas…The Curse of Hamlet (fundraiser)
Oedipus Rex – Sophocles, adapted by Alan Stanford (World Premiere)
Sive – John B. Keane (PGH Premiere)
2017-2018
Murder at the Craft House: Who Killed Alan Stanford? (fundraiser)
Romeo and Juliet – William Shakespeare
Wilde at the Frick: (U.S. Premiere)
In the Company of Oscar Wilde –Alan Stanford
The Trial of Oscar Wilde – Merlin Holland 103: Wilde Fairy Tales
Jane Eyre –Charlotte Bronte, adapted by Alan Stanford
Bloomsday (Pittsburgh‘s Thirtieth Anniversary)
2018-2019
Play With PICT (fundraiser)
The Old Curiosity Shop – Adapted by Alan Stanford from the novel by Charles Dickens (U.S. Premiere)
Run the Rabbit Path – Ray Werner (World Premiere)
The Heiress – Ruth and Augustus Goetz ----Spring event (fundraiser)
Bloomsday
2019-2020
"The Woman in Black" by Stephen Mallatratt
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare
Radio Drama: “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Radio Drama: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.
2021
As You Like it
Endgame
2022- On Hiatus
2023
King Charles III : Mike Bartlett- Fundraiser
Bards from the Burgh Reading Series I: Neither Here Nor Elsewhere by Timothy Ruppert- Directed by Melissa Hill Grande, Andy Warhol’s Tomato by Vince Melocchi- Directed by Elizabeth Elias Huffman, Hotter than Egypt by Yussef El Guindi- Directed by Cody Spellman, North of Forbes by Tammy Ryan- Directed by Tomé Cousin
2024
What do I Wear? 2500 Years of Fashion in Theatre- Fundraiser- Directed and Curated by Elizabeth Elias Huffman
Bards from the Burgh Reading Series II: The Wake by Tammy Ryan- Directed by Chris Clavelli, Three Blind Mice by Darren Friedman-Directed by Ricardo Vila-Roger, Isle of Noises by TJ Young, King Con by Doren Elias- Directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen
Andy Warhol’s Tomato: Vince Melocchi- Directed by Elizabeth Elias Huffman
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North of Forbes
BY TAMMY RYAN
Directed By Tomé Cousin
CAST: *Wali Jamal Abdullah, Clark Eileen Atkinson, *Karen Baum,*Darren Eliker, *Randy Kovitz, *Juan Rivera LeBron, *Brenden Peifer, Kelsey Robinson,*Helena Ruoti, *Michael Patrick Trimm
* Haitian Cultural Consultant, Accent Coach: Getro Bernabe
* Originally commissioned by Pittsburgh Public Theatre
* Actors appearing courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association
A contemporary murder mystery, North of Forbes updates Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, relocating the action to the wealthy, “north of Forbes” section of Pittsburgh, PA. Emily Cavendish-Inglethorpe is planning a fundraiser for Haitian relief, a cause close to the matriarch’s heart.
Later, after the event, someone in the house is mysteriously poisoned in the middle of the night. Everyone is a suspect as Hercule Poirot, a Haitian private investigator inspired by Christie’s iconic character, navigates family conflicts amidst currents of race and class in a suspenseful and witty retelling of a classic thriller.
Andy Warhol’s Tomato
BY VINCE MELOCCHI
Directed By Elizabeth Elias Huffman
CAST: *Chris Clavelli, Matt Henderson
It’s 1946 in Pittsburgh. A rebellious art student at Carnegie Tech, 18 year old Andy Warhol, finds himself unexpectedly in the basement of a working class bar owned by Mario “Bones” Bonino, a second generation Italian American from McKeesport. Over the course of the summer, Andy and Bones form an unlikely friendship that surprises them both.
Enjoying critically acclaimed productions in Los Angeles and Chicago, this tender and beautiful play examines the war between the urban-LGBTQ lifestyle and Pittsburgh’s blue collar sensibilities, reminding us that division can be bridged by our fundamental need to create. As Bones says in the play: “There is beauty in the mundane.”
Hotter than Egypt
BY YUSSEF EL GUINDI
Directed By J. Cody Spellman
CAST: Karim Chebli, Maher Sameer Obiora Hoque, *Amy Landis, *Callee Miles, *Cotter Smith
A middle-aged American couple visiting Egypt on a business/vacation, are hoping to connect with Egyptian culture via the young Egyptian couple whom they hired as their tour guides. However, they get more than they bargained for, as long dormant issues surface between them that threaten to fracture their marriage.
This witty dramedy, set in the heat of Cairo, pits loyalty against attraction as both couples struggle to stay committed to their partners. Recently named Critics Favorite at Denver Theatre Center.
Neither Here nor Elsewhere
BY TIMOTHY RUPPERT
Directed By Melissa Hill Grande
Cast: *Theo Allyn, *Linda Haston, *Ryan Patrick Kearney, *Alex Manalo, *Julia Silverman
Accent coach: Lisa Bansavage
In 1953, at the Sainte-Lucie convent-hospital in Chamonix, France, Sister Marie-Hélène Rivet is assigned to save the life of Vivienne Privernay, a severely ill woman.
Marie-Hélène clashes with both Sister Élise, who distrusts her half-French, half-Laotian colleague, and her own heart, as her relationship with Vivienne carries her back to wartime London and to Christian Locke, a man whom the two women knew long ago and who will very soon re-enter their lives.
The play weaves between France in 1953 and London in the early 1940s as Marie-Hélène struggles to come to terms with her fondness for Vivienne, her passion for the Englishman, Christian Locke, and her sense of loneliness and homelessness.
Meet me at the Casbah
On July 11, 2023 PICT held a delightful fundraising event at the Casbah Restaurant sponsored by The Big Burrito Group. The evening kicked off with honoring our longtime supporter Dina Fulmer and in between courses we had mini Shakespeare mashups with some of our beloved actors playfully disrupting the festivities. Here is a fun little video of the event.
Special Donor Event: High Tea & Staged Reading of Charles III by Mike Bartlett
May 6, 2023 from 2 pm | WQED Studio Theatre
In honor of the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6, 2023
The PICT Classic Theatre will present a very special donor event:
High Tea & Staged Reading of the hit play Charles III by Mike Bartlett
featuring a brilliant cast of Pittsburgh actors & directed by Elizabeth Elias Huffman
We are very excited to have superb pianist Joseph Baylock playing during our really delicious high tea, and we wanted to share our wonderful cast for our staged reading of Charles III by Mike Bartlett with you, many of whom are PICT & Pittsburgh's favorite actors!
Cotter Smith as Charles III
with
*Wali Jamal Abdullah, Zoe Abuyuan, *James Fitzgerald, *Debra Gordon, Todd Griffin , *Ryan Patrick Kennedy*Randy Kovitz, *Brenden Peifer, *Julia Silverman, *Saige Smith, Noah J Welter
For reservations or more info contact us at: info@picttheatre.org
Discover, Connect, and Shine: PICT Classic Theatre's Artistic Meet & Greet with Elizabeth Elias Huffman!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Attendees and Celebrating this Successful Event
The Meet & Greet with Elizabeth Elias Huffman
We, at PICT Classic Theatre, would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended the "Discover, Connect, and Shine: PICT Classic Theatre's Artistic Meet & Greet with Elizabeth Elias Huffman!" event. Held at the WQED studio theatre on Monday, April 10, it was an extraordinary evening filled with camaraderie, inspiration, and artistic exchange.
The presence of so many talented individuals from the Pittsburgh theatrical community made the evening truly special. Your participation and enthusiasm contributed immensely to the success of the event, fostering valuable connections and sparking creative conversations.
Our new Artistic Director, Elizabeth Elias Huffman, was delighted to meet and engage with the incredible talent that thrives within our vibrant city. This event has undoubtedly strengthened our community and reinforced our shared commitment to the arts in Pittsburgh.
Once again, thank you for attending and making the evening a memorable and enriching experience. We look forward to hosting more such events in the future, and we hope to see you there, continuing to discover, connect, and shine together.
Warm regards,
The PICT Classic Theatre Team
About the Event:
The PICT Classic Theatre & the new Artistic Director, Elizabeth Elias Huffman, invites the entire Pittsburgh theatrical community to a meet and greet on Monday April 10 from 7-9 at the WQED studio theatre! Eliza wants to get to know the extraordinary talent living right here in the Burgh!
Actors: Bring your favorite 1 minute monologue and join her in a fun monologue slam! If you don’t have one ready, then introduce yourself and tell her what dream role you long to play!
Directors or Designers: Share with her the dream play that really floats your boat!
Playwrights or Devisors: Let her know what is cooking on your theatrical stove!
Stage Managers: She definitely wants to meet you!!