Toi Derricotte, "I": New and Selected Poems presented by City of Asylum
In April 2019 City of Asylum was honored to host a Celebration of Toi Derricotte to accompany the launch of her memoir “I”: New and Selected Poems. Toi has been a friend and frequent performer at City of Asylum for many years and her packed, powerhouse April reading did not disappoint. Streamed on The Show Must Go […]
Off Minor Jazz Series, Way Out West presented by City of Asylum
Sonny Rollins’ 1957 album Way Out West introduced the technique he called “strolling”, in which he would solo over only bass and drums, without a pianist. This intimate, pared-down ensemble format would become a Rollins signature, and a new go-to ensemble format for jazz groups to follow. Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. (run-time 45 […]
Cello Diary, presented by Attack Theatre
Cello Diary is a virtual dance-making project that grew out of isolation. When the shelter-at-home order began back in March, the dancers of Attack Theatre quickly got to work creating a series of dance films, focusing on a new inspiration each week. With concept and direction by Peter Kope and Michele de la Reza and […]
Clown vs. Puppet 2020 presented by New Hazlett Theater
Two horrible candidates are both running to be the president of our great nation! Nobody likes it! But they are the only options left and we have to pick one! In fact YOU have to pick one! Because at the end of the show the audience gets to vote for the least worst option! Introducing […]
Tierra Adentro, In the Depths of the Land presented by City of Asylum
A very unique re-broadcasted performance featuring native rhythms from different regions of South America with award-winning performers Raquel Winnica Young and Dieter Hennings-Yeomans, presenting Tierra Adentro: In the Depths of the Land. Raquel and Dieter performed at Alphabet City in October of 2019 to a captivated audience. Streamed on The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh channel. […]
Very Smart Writer Convos with Damon Young ft. Bassey Ikpi in conversation LIVE
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 “Very Smart Writer Convos” hosted by Damon Young. Streamed on […]
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 […]