Andrew W. Mellon is a household name who is celebrated for his business acumen, philanthropy, and his impact on the arts and culture in Pittsburgh and beyond. This humorous one act play, by Frank Motz, tells a story passed down through three generations, of Mellon’s detainment and the unlikely friendship between this shrewd business man and a profoundly unbothered working-class Italian immigrant. This timely show asks us to consider the cult of celebrity, taxation of the ultra wealthy, and the influence of abruptly changing political winds. Andy Malone is paired with a bonus epilogue, written by Patricia Lowry, that provides a window into understanding this once-hated millionaire as our modern society struggles with similar themes regarding the funding of the arts and the appropriateness of amassing great wealth at a time when many are struggling to pay the bills. About Kaitlyn Wittig Menguc (Director) A graduate from the University of Pittsburgh’s theater program, ...
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