CALLING ALL VETERANS IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA!

Pittsburgh Public Theater, in partnership with RISE Veterans, is again turning the spotlight on our local veteran community with the fourth year of Veterans Story Night, a free theatrical storytelling program that culminates in a public showcase. The Veterans Story Night program seeks to help bridge the military-civilian divide in Pittsburgh by bringing together local veterans, theatre artists, and the Pittsburgh community to bear witness to the truths and experiences of our neighbors and work toward building a more compassionate and creative city for us all.

We are looking for local veterans who are interested in honing their storytelling skills, listening to the stories of fellow veterans, and participating in a public showcase at the end of the program to share their story with our Pittsburgh neighbors. Each participant will be awarded a $250 stipend in recognition of their time and commitment to the program. Space is limited, please register by May 15th.

The Veterans Story Night program is free and open to vets of all ages. The cast will participate in five storytelling workshops starting in May and June, with a public showcase at The O’Reilly Theater on Monday, June 24. The workshops will take place virtually on evenings via Zoom and the sessions will be led by local theatre artists and local veterans.

If you are interested in participating in the Veterans Story Night program, please fill out the registration form by Wednesday, May 15!

Program Schedule:

• Week of May 20 – Session #1: Orientation

• Week of May 27  – Session #2: Storytelling Workshop

• Week of June 3 – Session #3: Storytelling Workshop

• Week of June 10 – Session #4: Storytelling Workshop

• Week of June 17 – Session #5: Storytelling Workshop

• Monday, June 24 – Public showcase at Pittsburgh Public Theater

If you have any questions, please email Aryanna Wagner at aryanna@riseveterans.com or Olivia Hartle at ohartle@gmail.com.

Register below by Wednesday, May 15, 2024.