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Playwright August Wilson (1945-2005):

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Laci Mosely, portraying Narves Gammage, mother of Jonny Gammage, makes an emotional statement with Brett Caffiers, left, as Ray Seals in "The Gammage Project."

'The Gammage Project' an ambitious work

There are three main questions raised by "The Gammage Project," Attilio Favorini's ambitious, sprawling new theater piece. (Today)

	Gammage Project scene
	Mark Southers and Buck Favorini

David Crawford gives a fine performance in "Mum's the Word," the first of three one-act plays that comprise "Elder Hostages."

Wordplay gives 'Elder Hostages' a lift

Must be "senior awareness month" on the local stage. (Today)

David Crawford

Winners selected in Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest

Winners were chosen Monday night in the Pittsburgh Public Theater's 18th annual Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest, which saw nearly 1,000 students, grades 4-12, strutting their stuff during the competition. (Yesterday)

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Principal Dancers Chrisopher Budzynski and Alexandra Kochis.

Dancing partners: At Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Cupid's arrow strikes more than usual

With all the romance in the air this Valentine's season, it's hard not to long for a loved one to be near. For about a dozen dancers with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, that wish is fulfilled year-round because they are partners not only on the dance floor, but also in life. "It's definitely unique to this degree," says artistic director Terrence Orr. "It just kind of happened along the way." (02/12/2012)

Chrisopher Budzynski and Alexandra Kochis

Karla Boos -- Preparing to stage "The Electric Baby" at the Waldorf School in Friendship.

Person of interest: Karla Boos of Quantum Theatre

Karla Boos is the Bedouin of Pittsburgh's live theater scene. As founder and artistic director of the 22-year-old Quantum Theatre, she unpacks her metaphorical tent in nontraditional settings all over town -- basements, museums, abandoned industrial settings, parks, ravines. (02/12/2012)

Karla Boos

Saturday, February 11, 2012