In Steven Dietz’s 2004 drama, “Last of the Boys,” the main character is a veteran still haunted 30 years later by his experiences in Vietnam. The play itself has had something of a haunting effect on Sue Kurey of North Versailles, who will direct a Greensburg Civic Theater production as
Greensburg Civic Theatre is traveling back to 1955 and the Mississippi Delta, where the weather isn’t the only thing that’s sultry. The company will close its 2021-22 season with Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Curtain times will be 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and
Edward Bostedo loves “Rent” so much that he has a lyric from the musical tattooed on his leg. When Greensburg Civic Theatre needed a director for its upcoming production of the multiple award-winner, he applied right away and was accepted. Though the Delmont resident has been directing community theater for
An abridged and revised production will take on all of William Shakespeare s plays this weekend both to a live audience and via a live stream.
âThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]â replaces Greensburg Civic Theatre s intended spring production, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Director Vince D Angelo said the planned production had a large cast, which presented difficulties because of the pandemic.Â
The Oakmont resident suggested the new show because it requires few cast members, and works perfectly for a show in which the actors will wear clear masks on stage.
The play features all 37 of Shakespeareâs plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes by three actors. The play is fast-paced, witty and physical. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, The Complete Works is full of laughter and is geared for both Shakespeare lovers and haters.
Who: Greensburg Civic Theatre
When: 8 p.m. April 30-May 1, 2 p.m. May 2
Tickets: $16, $14 for 55 and older, $11 students; $15 livestream
Details: 724-836-8000 or gctheatre.org
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You might think you don’t like Shakespeare, but that might be because you haven’t seen Greensburg Civic Theatre’s version of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised].”
“People see the name ‘Shakespeare’ and think it’s going to be dull and boring, but this show encapsulates the beauty of the writing and makes it accessible to everyone,” said cast member Ben Wren of Jeannette.