Critical Insight

In Her Own Voice

Shinnerrie Jackson’s Journey to Playing Wiletta Mayer

Feb 27 • 

Elise Ryan

BEEP BEEP! BODYTRAFFIC Brings Dance Showcase to Pittsburgh

Catching up with Tina Finkelman Berkett, Artistic Director of the renowned L.A.-based dance company.

Feb 22 • 

Pria Dahiya

What are the Critical Insight Fellows Currently Reading?

You’re invited to browse the Critical Insight Fellows’ reading list, a series on what us critics are currently reading, handpicked by us.

Feb 11 • 

Alyssa Velazquez

“There’s no place like home.”

My Sister’s Lipstick explores family, queer identity, and grief

Feb 7 • 

Emma Diehl

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Forging a Communal (James) Bond

City Theatre's latest show runs through Feb. 16

Feb 3 • 

Colleen Hammond

January 2025

Anna King Skeels: Queer Theory, Judy Garland, and Playwriting

The playwright's 'My Sister's Lipstick' premieres Jan. 30

Jan 29 • 

Lindsay Anne Herring

Poetry is Life and Death

Emily Wilson channels centuries of oral tradition at the International Poetry Forum.

Jan 23 • 

Pria Dahiya

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December 2024

Lost in the Magic of Imagination and Nostalgia: A Christmas Story at Pittsburgh Public Theater

When was the last time you wanted something as much as Ralphie wants a BB gun?

Dec 21, 2024 • 

Mingsi Ma

Sovereignty in Body and Place

Kelly Strayhorn’s Freshworks Arnita Simone's Heavy is the Crown

Dec 5, 2024 • 

Alyssa Velazquez

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November 2024

A One-Way Street

Reflections on the Reflections in Quantum Theater’s “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”

Nov 19, 2024 • 

Elise Ryan

What’s in the Box? Caligari Questions the Horror of Modern Times

“What is to be done?”

Nov 15, 2024 • 

Emma Diehl

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“Take On Me:” Ghosted: Tales from Carson Street

City Theater presented a new Halloween storytelling tradition with multiple performances from October 24 – November 2. Written by Co-Artistic Directors…

Nov 7, 2024 • 

Alyssa Velazquez