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Greater Pittsburgh Region Theater Review Blog


Angel of Mercy
Iron Horse Theatre Company's production of Angel of Mercy shows us a small glimpse into the life and final days of Fannie Sellins, a iconic union organizer working with miners of the Allegheny River Valley in the early 1900s, written by Pittsburgh locals Dave Borland and London Cain, who is also the founder of Iron Horse. This production is both educational and touching. We see her strained relationship with her children, her commitment to get better workers' rights of immig
Ashley Brown
Oct 202 min read
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Little Lake has Reefer Madness!
Reefer Madness is a satirical musical, based on the film of the same name, that takes you on a journey through the marijuana hysteria of the 1930s. The plot is ridiculous, the characters are absurd, and the songs are hilarious. With dynamic lighting, a small stage, and a massive rambunctious cast, Little Lake Theatre Company's take on this musical leans in on the madness of it all. The audience was electric and full of constant laughter, so if you're looking for a good time
Ashley Brown
Oct 142 min read
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An introduction.
Hey there, thanks for reading! I'm Ashley Brown, and I love theater. Every show I see leaves me with racing thoughts that I usually share...
Ashley Brown
Sep 261 min read
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