February 19, 2011

Gemini Children’s Theater previews Charlotte’s Web

The Gemini Theater produces original, interactive, children’s musicals which focus on artistic, cultural and educational themes. This week we welcome members of the cast of Charlotte’s Web, as they preview their production of this classic story.

February 12, 2011

A Century of the Pittsburgh Courier

The Senator John Heinz History Center will provide an in-depth look at the largest and most influential African American newspaper of the past 100 years with America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier. Samuel Black, curator of the center’s African American Collection, joins us to discuss.

February 5, 2011

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot

We’re pleased to welcome two young members of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Camelot, as well as PPT’s Director of Education, Rob Zellers, as they preview PPT’s biggest event of the season. See website for further detail.

January 22, 2011

Dreams of Hope’s Bully Me

Through spoken word, movement, drama, and song, Dreams of Hope youth performers explore bullying and its negative consequences in their production of Bully Me. Show premiers at the August Wilson Center on Sunday, January 30 at 4:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. We welcome members of the cast who will preview a scene, live on SLB.

January 8, 2011

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Anwen and Aviana

This week we’re joined by PBT School students Anwen David and Aviana Adams, both of whom were selected to compete in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne 2011 in Switzerland. The competition’s goal is to reveal the potential of exceptionally talented young dancers from around the globe. These gifted teens will discuss their art and aspirations live in our studios.