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Martha Speaks Presented @ 6 Pittsburgh Locations

February 10-17, 2013 Presented by Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater

January 16, 2013

Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents Theatreworks USA, in the Pittsburgh premiere of, Martha Speaks, from February 10 - 17, 2013, at six performance locations throughout the area.


Performance locations include:
City: Byham Theater
Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. & Student Matinee:
Monday, February 11 at 10:15 a.m.
Workshop: Grow Up Great, Wednesday, February 13

Additional Shows and Locations:
East:
Linton Middle School, Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.
North: Marshall Middle School, Thursday, February 14 at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
West: Hopewell High School, Friday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m.;
South: Mount Lebanon High School, Saturday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Butler: Seneca Valley Senior High School, Sunday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Citizens Bank is the season sponsor of Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater.

Martha Speaks is a musical based on the books Martha Speaks and Martha Calling written by Susan Meddaugh. The books were adapted for the stage by Kevin Delaguila, and set to lyrics by Jill Abramovitz with the music of composer Brad Alexander. The play follows the adventures of Helen, her family, and their dog Martha.

One day Martha eats a bowl of alphabet soup and begins to talk! Martha shocks everyone and quickly learns to use the telephone. Even though she is forbidden, she calls into a radio station for a trivia contest and wins the family an all-expenses-paid trip to a luxurious hotel. There is only one problem – the hotel has a no pets allowed policy. Will Martha’s family go on vacation without her or will Martha’s clever way with words save the day?

The performance is approximately 55 minutes and recommended for children ages 3-10.


 

 

 

 

 


Individual tickets ($11 at the door; $9.50 in advance) can be ordered online at www.trustarts.org/kids, by calling (412) 456-6666, or in person at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue. Group tickets can be ordered by calling (412) 471-6930.


The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization whose mission is the cultural and economic development of Pittsburgh’s 14-block Cultural District through public and private support. The Trust presents and encourages diverse performing and visual arts programs within the District, and is an impetus for additional development in downtown Pittsburgh. www.TrustArts.org