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‘Premieres 48’: Genesius debuts student plays

Nataley Davis | staff writer Premiering student work is a long standing tradition for the theatre troupe. This year will be the 48th showcase for the Red Masquers, giving many aspiring writers and directors the opportunity to gain practical experience during their collegiate years. All Duquesne students and alumni are invited to submit a work and have the chance to bring their writing to life … Continue reading ‘Premieres 48’: Genesius debuts student plays

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Genesius gets ‘psycho’ with fun, interactive show

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor Oct. 7, 2021 It’s campy, it’s ‘psycho’ and it’s certainly a party at Duquesne University’s Genesisus Theater! Hopping on the surfboard Thursday, Oct. 7, the Red Masquers’ debut their first main stage production since the pandemic: the slapstick, in-your-face Psycho Beach Party.  Written and directed by Charles Busch in 1988 and made into a movie adaptation in 2000, the play … Continue reading Genesius gets ‘psycho’ with fun, interactive show

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‘Psycho Beach Party’ tech week prepares for production

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor Sept. 30, 2021 Get crazy! Get ‘psycho!’ Red Masquers’ Psycho Beach Party is coming to a stage near you (Genesius Theater, of course).  Running from Oct. 7-23 Thursdays-Sundays, the ‘Psychotic’ cast and crew is delighted to present their first mainstage production since Covid-19.  Written by Charles Busch, Psycho Beach Party (2000) is a comedic nod to psychodramas, beachy vibes and … Continue reading ‘Psycho Beach Party’ tech week prepares for production

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Virtual “Play-In-A-Day” keeps theatre alive on campus

Capri Scarcelli a&e editor 9/3/2020 The first week of the semester is typically dedicated to sifting through syllabi; however, Duquesne’s Red Masquers held nothing back in terms of opening the curtain as soon as possible.   From Aug. 28-29, in just 24 hours, Red Masquers’ “Play in a Day” allowed students to write, direct and perform a show from scratch within that small window of … Continue reading Virtual “Play-In-A-Day” keeps theatre alive on campus

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“The Bloodless Jungle” shows Masquers at their best

10/03/2019 By Hannah Boucher | Staff Writer  This weekend, the Pittsburgh debut of The Bloodless Jungle will be available to the public for free. Put on by Duquesne’s very own Red Masquers, the play will be performed this Friday and Saturday in the Genesius Theater. The two-hour play centers around the African-American Senator Ethan St. John (Jahir Christian), and his struggle with staying true to … Continue reading “The Bloodless Jungle” shows Masquers at their best

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Comedy abounds in ‘The Busy Body’

By Carolyn Palombo | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 A frantic play with unhinged humor, The Busy Body’s fast-paced, electrifying environment thrills anyone who sees it, and the Red Masquers have really done the Susanna Centlivre play justice. Immediately noticeable is the play’s comedy. The Busy Body’s humor applies to all types of people, with jokes ranging from witty commentary, to outrageous body movements, to synchronized staging, … Continue reading Comedy abounds in ‘The Busy Body’

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Red Masquers learn to drive in newest show

By Madison Pastrick | Staff Writer The Red Masquers are presenting their first main-stage drama of the season with the disturbing and unconventional love story “How I Learned to Drive.” The show premiers Nov. 3 and runs every Thursday through Sunday until Nov.13 at the Genesius Theater. This stunning American play by Paula Vogel pulls audiences into a metaphorical drive through one character’s experience with … Continue reading Red Masquers learn to drive in newest show

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‘Avenue Q’ comes to the Genesius Theater

By Loren Smith | Staff Writer The Red Masquers are featuring a truly different production this year, as they perform the “Sesame Street” inspired “Avenue Q.” The comedic musical, which opens at the Genesius Theater on Sept. 28 and runs every Thursday through Sunday until Oct. 9, takes an adult twist on the popular children’s television show. The show is focused on puppets who go … Continue reading ‘Avenue Q’ comes to the Genesius Theater

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‘Pittsburgh Dad’ takes stage in Masquers drama

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Theatergoers attending the Red Masquers’ production of “Death of a Salesman” might have noticed a familiar face in the play’s cast. Curt Wootton, star and co-creator of the popular YouTube sitcom “Pittsburgh Dad,” is playing the role of Biff Loman in the production. “Pittsburgh Dad,” a series of comedy shorts about the life of a stereotypical Pittsburghese-speaking dad, … Continue reading ‘Pittsburgh Dad’ takes stage in Masquers drama

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Red Masquers greet new theater with classic tragedy

By Zachary Landau | the Duquesne Duke Seeing the set for the Red Masquers’ production of “Death of a Salesman” gets one really excited for the performance. When audiences enter the Genesius Theater, they are going to be wonderfully surprised. Three seamless sets, beautifully constructed and intricately designed, represent a whole new way of performing for the actors in this season’s first performance. Because of … Continue reading Red Masquers greet new theater with classic tragedy

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