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Front Porch Theatricals Nails It Again

 


    If you hurry, you'll have enough time to catch the last performance of "Working," a musical that explores the lives of the less heralded people in the work force essential to keep society running smoothly Today's 2 p.m. matinee features a huge cast of ten plus a 4-piece musical ensemble under the direction of Douglas Levine. Many of the actors star in solo songs that explore occupations as varied as truck driving, housewiving, day care and senior care working, teaching, waitressing, factory working, masonry and house cleaning, even sex working. Better suited to run during the Labor Day holiday, it would also be appropriate to be staged around Father's Day for a tune that could serve as a Father's Day anthem, Fathers and Sons." Stefan Linggenfelter moved me so intensely that I spontaneously yelled out beautiful at the end of his emotional rendition. Yelling out loud in a theater performance is something I had never done before in all my years of theater going. I really couldn't control myself. If you can't make today's matinee, keep your eye on Front Porch Theatricals' next production "Come From Away," set to run at the New Hazlett Theater from August 14 - 23.
    According to a Front Porcvh description, "Come From Away" tells a remarkable true story of the week following the September 11 attacks when 38 planes carrying approximately 7,000 passengers were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, where the small town welcomed strangers, shared its resources, and formed human bonds in a moment of global crisis. Theatrically, the musical creates a vivid ensemble piece: multiple characters drawn from real interviews (both Gander locals and stranded passengers) appear, change roles, share stories, and together form a tapestry of resilience, hospitality, and community. The show features a chorus of voices and a minimal set design, allowing the emotional truth of the moment to shine. The result is an uplifting yet honest piece of theatre that affirms human connection amid crisis. You can check out more from Front Porch Theatricals on their website www.frontporchpgh.com.

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