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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces new season

by Isabella Abbott | staff writer March 3, 2022 The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has released a number of new performances this year. From the Benedum Center to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Duquesne students can view many nearby performances this season.  The first performance on the calendar this spring is Here + Now, which is set for March 24-27 at the August Wilson … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces new season

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New Benedum vaccination policy marks start of season

Rio Scarcelli | staff writer 8/26/21   This summer began Pittsburgh’s cultural reawakening as performing arts centers hosted outdoor shows and events following CDC guidelines. Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts’ new plan is to take the entertainment back onto the stage for the 2021-22 season. “I felt like not having that same cultural experience when coming to Pittsburgh was a detriment,” said sophomore music education major Abby … Continue reading New Benedum vaccination policy marks start of season

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Duquesne’s Red Masquers return to live theatre

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 3/25/21 Live theatre is back, and Duquesne’s Red Masquers couldn’t be more excited. From March 18-20 at 8 p.m., the theatre group performed The Pittsburgh Monologue Project — a show inspired by true events, told by select residents of Pittsburgh. This show was a long-lasting tradition when technical director Justin Sines was in his undergrad from 2007-2011, occurring once a … Continue reading Duquesne’s Red Masquers return to live theatre

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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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Pittsburgh CLO gives season ticket holders another try

8/27/20 Capri Scarcelli a&e editor Though the coronavirus has stalled various events throughout the summer, companies such as the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (CLO) are more than prepared to go forth with regular production next summer at the Benedum Center. The CLO is carefully preparing for its 2021 summer musical season, starting by extending this year’s season subscription into next year. According to the Pittsburgh … Continue reading Pittsburgh CLO gives season ticket holders another try

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New lab location takes theater from Red Masquers

8/27/20 Kellen Stepler editor in chief Duquesne University’s Red Masquers won’t be able to have their shows in this Genesius Theater anytime soon, but that does not mean the show’s going to stop. Over the summer, Masquers advisor John Lane received an email from the provost’s office that the group would not be able to perform in the Genesius Theater for the foreseeable future. Instead, … Continue reading New lab location takes theater from Red Masquers

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One Theatre Movement connects young artists in isolation

Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor 4/2/2020 Senior Emily Rexroad couldn’t wait for her humble troupe to take the stage at the West Virginia State Thespian Conference. After weeks of rehearsals and intense preparation, Rexroad and her fellow castmates adorned their brand new costumes and began their final dress rehearsal. At last, the show was finally ready for an audience.  But just as the cast came … Continue reading One Theatre Movement connects young artists in isolation

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“Working” is good, but not without flaws

10/03/2019 By Hallie Lauer | Managing Editor Last weekend, the Bricolage theater Downtown hosted Working: A Musical for three nights only. Working follows the lives of real working professionals in their everyday jobs. Based on testimonials from real people, the show features people working in jobs that vary from masonry to teaching to a stay-at-home mother and everything in between. This show poses a question … Continue reading “Working” is good, but not without flaws

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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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Pittsburgh New Works Festival held at DU

09/05/2019 By Kellen Stepler  Duquesne University’s Genesius Theater is home to Duquesne’s Red Masquers, the Spotlight Musical Theater Company and the Mary Pappert School of Music. And now, it’s home to the Pittsburgh New Works Festival (PNWF) in the festival’s 29th year. For the past six years, the event was held at Carnegie Stages. The festival showcases one-act plays, varying between 15 and 45 minutes … Continue reading Pittsburgh New Works Festival held at DU

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