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Ukrainian culture, creativity, connection get tickets here! a chance to add your voice to our next large-scale community-inspired theater work— and to show Ukrainians you care about their fight Join us at Carnegie Coffee Company on Thursday, September 4 for Forge Us Teeth of Metal, the second event in our series of Ukrainian folklore-based fundraising events supporting RealTime's upcoming large-scale work, “there is a blue that only children see”, slated for production in 2026. We’ll have timeless Ukrainian tales and songs brought to life by some of Pittsburgh’s best local actors and Ukrainian musicians. Your ticket will include free coffee, tea, and smoothies (pumpkin spice season!), with snacks, beer and wine available by donation. And you can take part in post-show interactive conversations that will be folded into the 2026 work— including writing a message to a Ukrainian soldier or veteran, to be delivered by our partners at DT Care. We’ve got new stories, songs and actors in this event, as well as video updates from Ukrainian and US veterans whose cross-continental connections are providing the core source material for the play. Thursday, September 4th 7:00-9:30 PM Carnegie Coffee Company 132 East Main Street, Carnegie PA Minimum donation $20 FREE TICKETS FOR VETERANS get tickets here! meet our Ukrainian and US veteran collaborators To build our upcoming show, we’re connecting Ukrainian and US veterans– and on September 4, at FORGE US TEETH OF METAL, you’ll get to meet two of them via video interview: Daria Fugalevych and Paul Leonard. When Russia invaded Ukraine, Daria and her husband both joined the Armed Forces. She served in the 135th Territorial Defense Battalion of the 114th Brigade, participating in combat missions in the Donetsk region. She completed her service as a junior lieutenant and specialist in moral and psychological support. Currently, she is deeply engaged in veteran policy, community development, and reintegration programs; she is the program manager of our partner DTCare’s program “Hero’s Compass,” which helps veterans return to civilian life. Paul Leonard served honorably in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Delta Force), “A” Company, 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, retiring after 21 years of active duty. His awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Purple Heart (wounded in combat), and many other commendations. He currently lives in North Carolina, where he has been a Physicians Assistant since 2008, caring for patients with a wide range of health challenges. On Sept. 4 you’ll  “meet” these heroes over a (free!) coffee, and experience old Ukrainian stories and songs told in a new way. You’ll also have the chance to create a personal message or sketch to be sent directly to a Ukrainian soldier or veteran, thanks to our partners DTCare. Thursday, September 4th 7:00-9:30 PM Carnegie Coffee Company For tix, visit realtimearts.org FREE TICKETS FOR cast We are so excited to work with these super-talented performers!   We are thrilled to have (top row) Oleksandr and Mari Frazé-Frazénko bringing the music; Cynthia Dallas and Hazel Leroy (middle row); and Julianne Avolio, Joseph McGranaghan and Cotter Smith (bottom row). We can’t wait to see how they embody the characters of Ukraine’s myths and legends, from mischievous animals to tragically flawed humans… how you can help If you can’t come on September 4th, please consider donating to the project. Help turn the news stories you’re hearing about Ukrainian soldiers into living, breathing opportunities for healing, connection, and meaningful community-fueled theater. RealTime exists because people like you believe in the power of story — not just to entertain, but to connect, inspire, and heal. Thank you for being a part of this journey. support this project from our friends Vigilance Theater Group presents Campfire Stories, an original night of summer-camp fun, scary stories and a few close encounters, Sept. 5-13 at Camp Guyasuta! You'll join us around the campfire to sing songs, eat s'mores and try not to get on the wrong side of a native cryptid or two. This original, interactive production stars Bradleigh Bell, Sydney DuBose, Elizabeth Glyptis, Tal Kroser, Allie Lampman-Sims, Isaac Miller and Lani Skellington and is directed by Brooke Echnat. Tickets are available now! tix and info here Celebrated dance-theater artist David Roussève returns to KST with the world premiere of Becoming Daddy AF, his first full-length solo in over 20 years. This intimate performance is a powerful meditation on life’s purpose and defining personal experiences, blending 600 years of ancestral genealogy, from France, Portugal, Germany, Mali, Senegal, Haiti, and Cuba, with Roussève’s journey living with HIV and the profound loss of his husband of 26 years. Revisiting 35 years of dance- making, Roussève explores what “virtuosity” means for a 64-year-old body. Becoming Daddy AF is a moving portrait of a queer African American man defying death while struggling to embrace the fullness of life, an extraordinary fusion of personal storytelling, choreography, and emotional resonance. Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 26 - 27* Time: 7:30pm - 9:10pm Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave Pay What Moves You: $20 - $35 * with post-show discussion tix and info here FROM OUR PROJECT PARTNERS Volunteers Needed for DTCare’s Supply Sorting Event! Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us on September 13 at 10 AM at 301 Moon Clinton Rd., Moon Township, as we sort and pack supplies for our next humanitarian shipment to Ukraine! Connect with fellow volunteers and the DTCare team, enjoy a complimentary lunch and snacks, and make a real impact for those in need.  Interested? Please RSVP by September 11 at dtcare.org/events/sort-supplies-ua. Have questions? Email us at office@dtcare.org or call 412-262-2755 (ext. 225).  Come ready to help—just bring your energy and any personal items you need. Goods donations are welcome before or during the event, or you can support us at dtcare.org/donate.  Let’s make a difference together! rsvp here As we continue to celebrate the TENTH ANNIVERSARY of our founding, we wish to thank you, truly, for your continued support. We’re headed in some bold new directions — stay tuned for exciting announcements on the horizon! photo credits: Laura Petrilla, Rebecca Mundok. ways to give make a donation join our Patreon for $2 or more a month