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Autism. Even with an astounding number of studies, programs and nonprofit organizations dedicated to the topic of autism, autism still remains a sensitive subject. Perhaps that’s the reason autism is rarely reflected on stage. It’s also the reason we selected our next play, Scared of Sarah by Laura Brienza. The Autism Disorder Spectrum covers a wide range of characteristics. In Scared of Sarah, Sarah is a high-functioning autistic adult. Chances are, if you briefly met Sarah, you would not notice any autistic characteristics. But if you’re a close relation, you would notice the different perception of the world and the difference in relating to others. That’s why Lily, Sarah’s younger sister, upon finding out she is pregnant, wonders if she might have a child like Sarah. If Lily does have a child with autism, how would she handle it. These are the questions that Lily obsesses over as she works through her own fears. Pittsburgh Theater, Scared of SarahMs. Brienza approaches the st

What if? Do you ever worry about what might happen in any given situation? It’s ok… we’re not asking you to share your thoughts out loud, but if we’re honest with ourselves, every single one of us has probably fretted over ‘what if’ at least once in our lives. And with all the decisions in life, ranging from dating and finding a partner, deciding where to live, work and to what level of education to attain, not to mention readying ourselves for different stages of life – including raising a family, wondering about job security, aging parents and even vacation homes, in our fast paced lives where choices are as abundant as outcomes, some of us may even be in a perpetual state of ‘what if.’ With over 7 billion people on our earth, ‘what if’ just might be one of the most common questions asked across the globe. So you can imagine why Lily and Sam, an upwardly mobile couple making their way in New York City, have a lot of ‘what if’ questions when they unexpectantly find out they’re… wel

A new One-Woman-Play by Virginia Wall Gruenert Starring Linda Haston While it’s true that mothers and daughters often have contentious relationships that will keep therapists in business for decades to come, there is no denying the deep bond that exists between them. Mother Lode deals with the end-of-life decisions that must be made by dutiful daughters, as well as the discord, conciliation, warfare, and ultimate acceptance (whether they like it or not) between strong, independent women bound by love and family. January 28 – Jan 30 @ 8:00 pm  Matinee January 31, 2016 @ 3:00 pm June 02 – June 04 @ 8:00 pm  Matinee June 05, 2016 @ 3:00 pm August 11 – Agust 13 @ 8:00 pm Matinee Agust 14, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

Did you know that you can rent Carnegie Stage for a business event?  If you’re looking for a unique setting to share a presentation with your team, investors or clients, Carnegie Stage offers state of the art lighting, sound and projection systems - allowing you to ‘ knock it out of the park ’ with your presentation. But that’s not all, our stage is also an EXCELLENT way to build goodwill for your company.   Five Ways to Showcase Your Goodwill “Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.” – Marshall Field (American Businessman, 1834-1906) Host an employee recognition night . Recognize your outstanding team members in a unique atmosphere. Build team morale . Stage a company talent show and let your employees show off their hidden talents. Sponsor a networking event. Get social with other business professionals over drinks and hors d’ oeuvres. Show appreciation for your customers . Hire a band or comedian and let your guests sit back and e

Stop on in at Carnegie Stage and experience the bluesy jazz singer Rebecca Covert.  In this single-woman cabaret show, Rebecca bares all.  Her soul that is!  This cabaret is titled ‘ Welcome the Rain .’  Who hasn’t experienced a setback or two in life?  Our lives are not perfect and sometimes it takes a storm for us to recognize the beauty within and around us.  What happens after a storm? Peace, clarity, contentment. This is Rebecca’s most honest and raw performance y et.  If you’ve heard Rebecca before, you know she can fill the room with her bluesy voice. She can also make you laugh, bring tears to your eyes, and move you.  So being that this is her most personal show to date, you can darn well bet that this cabaret performance will not only be fun and entertaining, it will also be touching.  And that my friends, is quite the bang for your buck.  With ONLY TWO performances , grab your tickets now before it’s too late.  This cabaret will be featuring jazz artist Reni Mont

Winter is coming and the nights are already getting chilly. If you’re looking to heat up your nights, let the hot sass of our upcoming Cabaret show warm things up for you! For starters, Rebecca Covert is back! Rebecca is a Bluesy Jazz singer who knows how to entertain. It’s impossible not to be enthralled by her singing. She can belt the tunes in a way that, well, only Rebecca can. But it’s also impossible not to laugh your *$&! off with her brassy humor that just leaves you begging for more. Join us November 13 th and/or 14 th and make an evening of it. There’s plenty of places right on Main Street to enjoy dinner before the show and a drink after the show. With free, parking directly across from Carnegie Stage , you’ll be amiss to skip out on this performance. So what’s the theme of this cabaret?  Rebecca always has a theme, and this time it’s ‘Welcome the Rain.’  Life can be hard. Who can’t relate to that at one time or another? So why not laugh out-loud about it