FLOCK TO FLAGSTAFF HILL FOR PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER’S BIGGEST SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATION UNDER THE SUN!

Pull up a blanket and sit among the darling buds of May to witness winners and finalists of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest give life to the Bard’s most beautiful poetry and iconic characters. Don’t miss the chance to see our talented troupe of student performers featuring participants from years past as well as those who competed in this year's virtual contest live and ON STAGE for the very first time! You will also meet our dynamic event emcee, newly named Director of Education and Engagement Parag S. Gohel. Shall we compare them to a spring’s day? Yes, and we invite you to do the same.

Featuring: Wyatt Bernardini (ECS Intermediate), Brynn Burnsworth (Aquinas Academy), Macie Capel (Lincoln Performing Arts Charter School), Madeline Dalesio (Independent), Alice Dingle (Aquinas Academy), Bailey Edgar (Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School), Cherish Erb-White (Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School), Samantha Falcon (Aquinas Academy), Mira Greca (Independent), Elijah Groves (Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School), Carolyn Jerz (Independent/Seton Hill University), Wesley Madge (Chartiers Valley Middle School), Magdalen McDermott (Independent), Brigid Mercer (Aquinas Academy), Madeline Nolan (Upper St. Clair High School), Aurora Predis (Aquinas Academy), Adelaide Schmich (Independent), Lindy Spear (Canon-McMillan High School), Kai Suyama (Hampton High School), Cameron Tino (Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School), and Grace Vensel (Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School).

TICKET & SEATING INFORMATION

Proceeds from The Bard in Bloom will benefit Pittsburgh Public Theater Education & Engagement programs and The Public’s esteemed partner in the 2021 Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest, Empty Space Project. Reservations are now closed. For those unable to attend and wish to support Pittsburgh Public Theater and Empty Space Project, please click HERE to make a donation. Pittsburgh Public Theater thanks Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for welcoming The Bard in Bloom to the Open Air Series and presenting sponsor for the Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest, Highmark.