Pittsburgh Musical Theater offering edgy shows in more intimate setting
TribLIVE: Patrons used to certain, perhaps more traditional, programming from Pittsburgh Musical Theater better hold onto their hats.
And prepare to laugh. And sing along. And maybe dodge a little fake blood.
The company will begin presenting professional shows this month at the Gargaro Theater in the city's West End.Spotlight – Howard Berger
Cinefex Blog: Howard Berger is co-owner of makeup effects company KNB EFX Group, which specializes in character prosthetics, animatronics and creatures. Howard’s film credits number in the hundreds and include The Chronicles of Narnia, Kill Bill, Lone Survivor, Hitchcock, Oz the Great and Powerful and Army of Darkness.‘Greatest Showman’ Costumes Feature Vibrant Colors to Enhance Tale
Variety: Michael Gracey’s “The Greatest Showman,” a screen musical that tells the story of larger-than-life showman and businessman P.T. Barnum, played by Hugh Jackman, displays some of this year most flamboyant movie costumes.
Ellen Mirojnick, who was tasked with creating more than 500 outfits for the movie as well as dressing better than 1,000 extras, has been nominated for a Costume Designers Guild Award for excellence in a period film. The detail and extravagance of her work speak for themselves.It’s Time for Stunt Work to be Recognized by The Academy
Filmmaker Magazine: I’m fortunate to work in action and with stunts, behind the camera. The stunt community is comprised of all kinds of talent — drivers, motorcycle riders, gymnasts, fighters, parkour, Cirque du Soleil acrobats and much more. They are the best of the best! I’ve been even more fortunate to train and work with the best stunt coordinators, innovators, riggers and performers in Hollywood."The Grift": Theatre or Escape the Room?
The Theatre Times: Theatre as a concept is related to the idea of “play.” After all, scripts are plays and actors play roles. However, it is not often that these words are dissected to reach the idea of “game.” This is why, when arriving at the charming Town Hall Hotel for the site-specific, immersive, interactive production of The Grift, it was surprising to hear the hotel staff commend the play as a “very fun game.” Soon enough, the 50 audience members were given color bracelets that would divide them into different “teams.” This game-like audience division is not unheard of in immersive shows (for instance, in Alice’s Adventures Underground, audiences were sorted according to different card suits). Once the play started, each team was given a set of boxes and a sheet with instructions. It was unavoidable to think of an Escape the Room experience.
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