Episode Details

In this episode, Prime Stage Theatre's Wayne Brinda stops by to discuss their exciting January lineup and highlight how this theater company makes a lasting impact on the community. From the 5th Annual High School Drama Awards honoring student theater talent to the American premiere of "Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story" there is no shortage of events happening this month! Wayne goes into detail for each event, starting off with Drama Awards on January 11th at the Hillman Performing Arts Center in Fox Chapel. Prime Stage will recognize 15 different high schools for their achievements in non-musical theater production and talent, becoming a sort of Oscar's ceremony for the local community! Wayne also discusses their first production of 2025, "Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story" from January 17th to 26th. There will be a post-show discussion with storyteller Robin E. Kitson on January 18th. Finally, on January 20th, Prime Stage will host a one night only production of "How I Learned What I Learned" an autobiographical play by August Wilson, performed by Wali Jamal. Wayne recommends this event for adults only. Wayne also highlights Prime Stage Theatre's upcoming productions for the rest of the season, including a play that commemorates the 80th anniversary of World War II's end. Whether you're a theater enthusiast looking for the next show to see, or a parent looking for a family enriching activity, Prime Stage Theatre has got you covered! Listen now! Visit https://primestage.com to learn more and find tickets. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.