09/27/09
Amish Monkeys Costume Challenge show
For the first time ever, we'll improvise characters and scenarios inspired by costume pieces drawn randomly
from our secret collection!
The special 'Costume Challenge' performance of the Amish Monkeys, improvisational comedy troupe, is
Saturday, Oct 10. The troupe performs a series of outrageous sketches and games based on audience suggestion.
Location is the Gemini Theater, part of the Factory, a building at 7501 Penn Ave. in Point Breeze (near the
South Braddock Ave. intersection). Content is generally PG-13. For reservations, call the Gemini at (412)243-5201.
Showtime is 8pm.
Admission is $8--cash only, please.
Visit our website at http://www.amishmonkeys.com
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09/30/09
Shirley Jones honored by Women in Film & Media - Pittsburgh
Women In Film and Media Pittsburgh will host their third annual Opal Awards to be held on Monday, October 12, 2009
at Point Park University Lawrence Hall located at 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15222.
Women In Film and Media of Pittsburgh is dedicated to improving the status and portrayal of women in film,
video and other screen based media. With an emphasis on education, we serve our members and the
community by providing access to opportunities in the industry and working with other non-profits dedicated to
helping women and children. We are passionate about our vision to empower, promote, support, and mentor the
community through a network of valuable programs, contacts and events.
The Opal Awards 2009 will honor Shirley Jones star of stage and screen who is coming to Pittsburgh for a Heinz Hall
performance. Ms. Jones who was born in Smithton, PA and resided in Charleroi won an Oscar for Best Supporting
Actress for her role in Elmer Gantry. She began her career on Broadway in the chorus of South Pacific and was offered
the part of Laurie in “Oklahoma”. She starred in the television program “The Partridge Family” and went on to
garner roles in “Days of Our Lives”, “The Drew Carey Show”, “Law and Order”, and hundreds of films and
television appearances.
Her singing career includes starring roles in “Oklahoma”, “The Music Man”, “Carousel” and countless television,
Broadway and stage performances.
The Opals will also honor Liz Richards, former Women In Film and Media Board member and department head
of the Digital Arts Department at Point Park University; Tonia Caruso of WQED and Comcast Local Edition;
and scholarship winners Cait Murray and Shannon Hager.
The VIP Reception begins at 5:30 pm and the patron reception at 7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased by going
to either the Women In Film and Media website: www.wifmpit.com or ProArts Tickets: www.ProArtsTickets.org
or by calling Pro Arts Tickets at 412-394-3353.
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10/01/09
This in from The Soul Pitt...Soul Blast - ELLA: A Swinging Celebration of the First Lady of Song Starts Oct 1
E L L A
A swinging celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald!
SOUL PITT E-BLAST MEMBERS EXCLUSIVELY RECEIVE 30% OFF!
OCTOBER 1 through NOVEMBER 1
Book by Jeffrey Hatcher
Conceived by Rob Ruggiero and Dyke Garrison
Musical Direction and Arrangements by Danny Holgate
Directed by Rob Ruggiero
Frank Sinatra's favorite singer. Cole Porter's finest interpreter. Duke Ellington's muse. Ella Fitzgerald is the greatest
jazz singer of all time.
The Public will transport you to the French Riviera and one of Ella's most thrilling concerts in this exquisite gem of a
musical, starring the magnificent vocalist Tina Fabrique and a sizzling ensemble of actor/musicians.
Songs include: "Night and Day," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "The Man I Love," "A-Tisket, A-Tasket,"
and nearly two dozen more legendary hits.
For tickets, call Becky at 412.316.8200, ext 704. Or Buy Online and use promo code 14304.
SOUL PITT E-BLAST MEMBERS EXCLUSIVELY RECEIVE 30% OFF!
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10/01/09
"WE'LL MAKE THEM FIT!" says Jerry Comunale as J.J. Potter in this scene from Jude Pohl's upcoming World Premiere
production of TEMPORARILY TARTAN at the Crowne Plaza Cabaret Dinner Theatre. The four partners in a
promotions firm find themselves forced to impersonate the famous 50's group, The Tartans, whom they
have booked for a benefit show. The group mistakenly went to Pittsburgh Kansas but their costumes,
props and music have all arrived in Pittsburgh PA. Unfortunately, the costumes do not fit, they don't know the
songs and they have no idea what to do with the props. But - the show must go on.
TEMPORARILY TARTAN opens on Friday, October 9, and runs four weekends thru October 31. For information
and/or/reservations, please call Pohl Productions at 724-746-1178.
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