Pittsburgh Artist Registry

Recent Work:

Virtually Yours, the Cabaret at Theater Square, August 16th 2014 (Producer, Director, Writer, Performer)

'The Thin Man' Comes to Pittsburgh Live Radio at the Omni William Penn Hotel, November 23rd 2013 (PPA Grant Recipient; Producer, Director, Writer, Performer)

Retro Radio Review with Arcade Comedy Theater (Producer, Director, Writer, Performer)

An evening of live sketches inspired by radio shows of the 1930s and 40s, set in the ‘Burgh: Upcoming November 1st 2013.

'The Thin Man' Comes to Pittsburgh (Producer, Director, Writer, Performer)

Live radio adaptation of the 1934 film The Thin Man, originally starring Pittsburgh native William Powell and Myrna Loy as sleuths Nick and Nora Charles. December 15th and 16th 2012 in cooperation with the Carnegie Library of Homestead and January 5th 2013 at the Brew House. 

From An Gorta Mor to Riverdance: The Irish Famine in History and Memory (Writer & Performer)

This spoken-word presentation goes beyond the green beer and Riverdance depiction of Irish ‘troubles’ to explore the most traumatic event of Irish culture and history.  

Wild Yankees & Pennamites: The Connecticut-Pennsylvania Civil War (Writer & Presenter)

Conflict wracked the Keystone State from the 1750s through the late 1780s between settlers from Connecticut and Penn’s Peaceable Kingdom who claimed land granted by Charles II to both. The story includes fraudulent deeds, roving bands of marauders and a breakaway republic in what is today the northern tier of Pennsylvania.   

Brave New World: Technology in Literature and Popular Culture (Writer & Presenter)

This presentation explores the evolving role of technology in our lives. The audience will be challenged to reflect on their perceptions of technology and  its depictions in literature, film and television  

Testimonials:

 "Thank you so much for the excellent presention you have here last Thursday... Southwestern Pennsylvania is fertile territory for looking back at the long view and looking ahead to a bright future in the 21st century." The Carnegie Library Downtown Branch for 'The Changing Face of Pittsburgh's Labor Force'

 "Thank you so much for your presentation on the Great Potato Famine. You recieved rave reviews and requests to have you back again." -- Carnegie Library People's University 

What does it mean to our sense of our identity when our goal in work and in life is not doing something well or usefully, but from getting our fifteen minutes of fame -- from the number of connections on Facebook to how many people “friend” us? -- From 'To Be of Use: Work & Identity in SW PA'.