The Pittsburgh Symphony’s BNY Mellon Grand Classics subscription series returns on Jan. 14 under the baton of Lorenzo Viotti, principal conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dutch National Opera, making his Pittsburgh debut. A native of Switzerland, the 31-year-old Viotti will conduct BNY Mellon Grand Classics 8, scheduled
The university found out about the commercial in November.
“We are so excited because we all need some positive energy right about now,” said Lalama, who selected 20 men and women from dance majors to theater.
LaTrea Rembert, a 2014 graduate who majored in theater with a minor in dance, said he was honored to be a part of the commercial. He’s performed in Pittsburgh CLO’s “Spamilton: An American Parody” at the Greer Cabaret Theater, worked with Barebones Productions, and is involved with the Staycee Pearl Dance Project.
He said the team put in long days.
“It was great to see some of my college friends and Kiesha,” said Rembert of East Liberty. “I can’t wait to see it. And you can get discovered, because you never know who might see it. It was fun to put on a Sheetz uniform.”