The Bail Trap: American Ransom Presented by City of Asylum and the ACLU-PA
On February 10, 2020 City of Asylum partnered with The ACLU-PA to screen The Bail Trap: American Ransom and a post-show talkback about the ways America’s money bail system contributes to mass incarceration and cycles of poverty. We’re rebroadcasting the film and discussion in this moment when education on the systems that contribute to racial […]
A collaborative effort of the Black Unicorn Library, Archive Project and the Center for African and African American Poetry and Poetics at the University of Pittsburgh, the Poetry Partnership of Pittsburgh offers community-based poetry-writing workshops that build community and support, celebrate, honor and center the knowledge, skills, pedagogies, and creative practices of Black and Brown […]
Brass at the Movies presented by River City Brass
Join River City Brass for a night at the movies! Featuring your favorite music from Hollywood’s biggest hits like Austin Powers, Indiana Jones, Jaws and much much more. Hosted by Artistic Director/Conductor James Gourlay, this program is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat! Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run-time 45 […]
Chasing Elevation presented by Dreams of Hope
Chasing Elevation created and performed by theatriQ Youth Ensemble Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run-time 90 minutes) Each year, Dreams of Hope launches an original production created and performed by its theatriQ Youth Ensemble. The Ensemble’s latest play, Chasing Elevation, provides a science fiction experience through a decidedly queer lens. It is the year […]
How to survive in America w Damon Young
Renowned authors Damon Young (What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker) and Bassey Ikpi (I’m Telling the Truth but I’m Lying) will discuss the trials and tribulations of putting out their debut memoirs and other topics in this first installment of our new LIVE series “How to survive in America” hosted by Damon Young. Streamed […]
Galileo's Daughter, by Jessica Dickey Presented by City Theatre
Each year the Momentum Festival features a work by an alumni of the company’s Young Playwrights Festival, showcasing new plays in different stages of development. Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run-time 90 minutes) Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey Directed by Kel Haney: A writer travels to Italy in search of letters […]
The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh
City of Asylum is excited to announce a new virtual home for the arts in Pittsburgh. The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh is our region’s first shared programming channel. It is a collaborative daily webcast that unites and streams programs by Pittsburgh’s arts organizations. By brining these creative forces together, The Show Must Go On(line) provides free access […]