Well? What is Theater?

Daina Michelle Griffith, Virginia Wall Gruenert,
Tony Bingham, Linda Haston, Alan Bomar Jones,
Susie McGregor-Laine.  Photo by Heather Mull
What is Theater?  According to Wikipedia, “Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place.” Read on to see how the unique seriocomedy Well, opening this Friday, December 13, fits the Wikipedia definition of Theater and why it is a must see in Pittsburgh Theater. Tickets on Sale Now.

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“A Collaborative Form of Fine Art”:  Our technical and artistic team, led by Stage Manager Erika Cuenca, have collaborated to prepare a stage that will make you believe you are sitting in watching the private mother-daughter affairs in the mother’s living room through the wonderful use of the set, props, costumes, lighting and sound.

“That Uses Live Performers”:  Some of Pittsburgh’s finest professional actors, including Daina Michelle Griffith and Virginia Wall Gruenert, not only act the part of the characters, but also act the part of themselves as the actors.  Being obviously aware of you, the audience, you’ll feel as though you’re part of the play too.

“To Present the Experience of a Real or Imagined Event”:  This play ‘explores universal issues’ including mother-daughter relationships, wellness and illness, and racial integration.  You may rethink your definition of wellness by the end of this play!

“Before a live audience”:  That’s you!  But in this play, the characters are aware of you.  Don’t be surprised if you feel as though you’re being spoken to directly by the actors.

“In a Specific Place”:  The setting here has double meaning.  The main setting for this autobiographical play is the here and now, at our theater, Off The Wall Theater, right here in Carnegie, PA.  The mother’s living room has literally been taken from her Michigan home and placed on our stage.  Within this set, you’ll then be transported to various sites in and around the Lansing, Michigan area such as the allergy clinic, a neighborhood town meeting, a 4th of July event, and a 3rd grade classroom.

Full Cast of Actors:  Daina Michelle Griffith, Virginia Wall Gruenert, Tony Bingham, Linda Haston, Alan Bomar Jones, Susie McGregor-Laine.  Directed by Melissa Hill Grande.

December 13-28. Pittsburgh Theater Live
Well, written by Lisa Kron, is a riotously funny play that acknowledges the heartbreaking challenge of true empathy.  Appropriate for ages 16+.  Click here for tickets and information.  Tickets on sale now.

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