Closing thoughts from Our American Cousin

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Yesterday was the last performance of Our American Cousin. It is hard to put down in words what an amazing and unique experience it was. We want to extend our deep appreciation to the 9th Pennsylvania Reserves and Rea Redd (Abraham Lincoln) for all that they did. We would also like to thank Kenneth Serfass (General Grant) for his dedication to audience participation, and taking the experience up to new heights. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our audiences and supporters. Thank you for making history come to life with us!

  

Today’s the day

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It’s officially the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination. Check out this NBC piece on Our American Cousin and the events that surrounded the assassination: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Our-American-Cousin-Lincoln-Assassination-Fords-Theatre-Play–299643681.html

We hope you’ll come and see the show this week! There are still tickets available (it’s a big theatre)! 

The real American Cousin

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Yes, we know that we are less than a week away from production, but it has come to our attention that we never updated our cast list from way back when. The role of Asa Trenchard (the American cousin) is now being played by the incredibly talented Michael Brewer! Michael is a long-time Pittsburgh community actor, and we are glad to have him on our stage for this momentous event.  

Here is Michael (in case you didn’t believe us) along with Carlow freshman Carli Cardillo playing the role of Mary.  (Photo courtesy Michael Mancini)

Pictures from the Past- Photo Antiquities Field Trip

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This morning we had the great privilege of touring the Photo Antiquities Museum of Photography on the North Side. Bruce Klein, the founder himself, guided us through his extensive exhibits of vintage photography and equipment. There is truly an enormous amount of history packed into this little gem of a museum that is tucked away on East Ohio Street. A visit there is highly recommended, not just for photography enthusiasts, but history and art buffs as well.

So, why the field trip there this morning? Photo Antiquities is going to have a miniature display set up throughout the run of Our American Cousin. Bruce and his Executive Director Frank Waters are hand-selecting from their collection vintage photographs from the 1860s era, including AUTHENTIC prints of Abraham Lincoln (really, 150-175 year old photos!). They will also be doing a short presentation for us before one of the evening’s performances (look out for the announcement on our Schedule of Events page).

If you’re curious about Photo Antiquities, and the amazing preservation work that they do, please visit their Website or give them a call at 412-231-7881. Tell them Steve and Lisa sent you!

Meet the Cast!

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Congratulations to the cast of the 150th anniversary production of Our American Cousin!

We are thrilled to include long-time Pittsburgh actors and friends, Carlow students and alumni, and even some expert talent reprising their roles from the 135th anniversary production (mounted to benefit the renovation of the Carnegie Library auditorium in Carnegie, PA)  in this cast.

It’s going to be an extraordinary production, and we hope that you will support these lovely and talented actors.

Asa Trenchard– Luke Bruehlman
Mr. Coyle– Eric Matthews
Abel Murcott– Drew Sieber
Florence Trenchard– Marsha Mayhak
Lord Dundreary– Tim Colbert
Sir Edward Trenchard– Jay Keenan
Mary Trenchard– Carli Cardillo
Mrs. Mountchessington– Mary Onufer
Augusta– Lisa DePasquale
Georgina– Kerry Connell
Binney– Steve Buccilli
Buddicombe– Paul Marion
Captain DeBoots– Hank Smith
Lieutenant Vernon– Macland Ring
Skillet– Rachel Makary
Sharpe– Tara Cabache
Wickens– Drew Wilson

Audience Members: Maria Reilsono, Kimberly Legler, Michael McBurney, Jalina McClarin

Keep an eye on this page to keep up with us as we start the rehearsal process!