August 6, 2011

Youth Express: Abbie Ferry

Abbie Ferry,19, has been playing guitar for about 4 years. She graduated from Franklin Regional High School in 2010 and is going into her second year at Penn State University at University Park. We’re pleased to host her debut broadcast performance, live on SLB.

July 30, 2011

Youth Express: South Park Children’s Theatre

Joining us is the cast of South Park Children’s Theatre, performing selections from their latest production, “Roaring, Boring Alice,” a musical written by local playwrite Patricia Merski.

July 30, 2011

Youth Express: Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Teen Docent Program

Joining us are the young adults from the CMNH’s Teen Docent Program. Teens ages 13 and up may become trained museum volunteers who answer visitors’ questions about animals, exhibitions and the museum. Most often you see them at Exploration Carts focusing on Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians, Dinosaurs in Their Time, Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt, Hall of African Wildlife, and Insects.

July 23, 2011

Youth Express: My Second Heart

Alex Loverich-Bernard, 15, Sully Dunn, 16, Sam Hedin, 15, and Jack Decker, 15, comprise “My Second Heart,” a touring rock-and-roll band who recently performed for the Pittsburgh Marathon. Here they perform their original songs, live on SLB.

July 23, 2011

Youth Express: Write On! City Theatre’s Young Playwrights at Summer Dreamers

In “Write On!” at Summer Dreamers Camp CAPA, professional artists work with campers to teach the art of playwriting, using many theatre tools such as acting, improvisation, brainstorming, and movement. Campers interact with professional actors and directors while penning original plays. Joining us is Kristen Link from City Theatre and her young playwrights, live on SLB.