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Aftershock is a new Pittsburgh theatre company started by 3 CMU grads. We combine innovative arts management with powerful theatre to make resonant art.
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For the past several months, a new project has been under development: Aftershock Theatre. Aftershock strives to produce high-quality, meaningful art that speaks to the underrepresented audience of Millennials and Gen-Xers by focusing on the relevancy of the artwork and the socialization factor of the theatre experience. Pittsburgh is notorious both for its high concentration of cultural organizat

ions and for the universities, tech companies, and healthcare providers that are attracting a vibrant group of diverse students and young professionals to the city. There are no performing arts organizations successfully fulfilling the needs of this sector group. As this population segment grows, the need to provide relevant art for them becomes all that much more important. As a new organization, Aftershock Theatre is perfectly positioned to create art with a fresh perspective and deliver relevant and meaningful art experiences that are truly engaging. This will be primarily
accomplished through experimental short and standard-length productions of a minimalistic
nature that highlight the target audience’s issues of interest, and by then extending the discourse raised in the artwork into accompanying programming that focuses on building relationships, both between patrons and between the organization and the audience. At Aftershock Theatre, we hope to make attending the theatre a communal activity again – one which allows individuals to connect, network, engage, and be inspired all thanks to the power of art. We hope to create a space where people come together not only to see a show, but to engage with important ideas and form lasting relationships. A theatre should be more than a performance space; it ought to be an incubator of meaningful discussion where a diverse audience can come and learn not just from our art, but from one another as well. For this to be the case, the artistic and socialization experiences must build on each other. The space we envision is one that can accommodate various artistic interpretations while sustaining an inviting atmosphere that encourages active participation. In order to foster a truly participative audience, a sense of community space is paramount; Aftershock can only thrive if it provides the necessary environment for the artists to put on high-quality work and for the audience to consistently respond with as much commitment.

11/23/2018

11/04/2018

One Last Chance to see Unhiinged at 10 PM tonight! Don't miss out

11/04/2018

Nothing like leading a packed house up to the main stage.

08/13/2018

Boom, we hit a wall!

08/12/2018

So excited that this empty hole is finally becoming a new wall!

08/10/2018

Found: lost tickets to the Grande Dance.

Did anyone misplace their tickets?

08/09/2018

This box had stuff in it!

Okay, sure its just old trash, but still...

08/09/2018

This past week at Aftershock we began replacing a wall, and found lots of cool stuff!

07/01/2018

Usually art is about tearing down walls. Today at Aftershock we put one up.

06/25/2018

An enormous thank you to everyone who came out to give Aftershock Theatre a good spring cleaning.

06/22/2018

Friends, only 10 tickets left for tomorrow's performance. Only two chances left to see this amazing work of art.

06/15/2018

Last two weeks to see some amazing theatre. What are you waiting for?

Only two weekends left in our run! Get your tickets at www.orphans.ticketleap.com/aftershock
•Parking is across Butler St. from the venue, by the playground on 57th St
•No a/c, so dress comfortably!
•Artist rate at the door

06/13/2018

It's not to late to come join us for 'Orphans' at Aftershock Theatre.

06/13/2018

It's been an amazing few months at Aftershock Theatre and so many members of the community have come out to support both the space and the art.

Thanks so much to everyone who has helped transform this space!

06/11/2018

A truly amazing before and after of the set for 'Orphans.' Using primarily lumber and materials salvaged from the building Hank Bullington has done an amazing job creating something spectacular from nothing.

Don't miss your chance to see this show running at Aftershock Theatre through the 23rd.

06/09/2018

The bar at Aftershock is coming together. Literally in some of these photos.

06/09/2018

Tonight we had a very special visitor at the theatre

06/08/2018

Come out this weekend to see not only a tremendous show, but some wonderful preshow music as well.

🎟 Come for the show, indulge in some LIVE MUSIC! 🎵
For the next three weekends of our run, local musicians will be playing before some of our performances. Each set will start a half hour before the play begins. So arrive early, grab a drink at our cash bar, and listen to some jams before seeing Orphans!

Orphans tickets: www.orphans.ticketleap.com/aftershock

Pre-show sets (7:30pm):
Thur 6/7: Abby Adams & Bryce Rabideau
Fri 6/8: Abby Adams & Bryce Rabideau + Jason Rafalak
Sat 6/9: Chloe Wiecz
Mon 6/11: Bryce Rabideau
Fri 6/15: Chloe Wiecz
Thur 6/21: Bryce Rabideau

05/25/2018

14 HOURS left in our campaign!! We’re at 81% of our goal; 95 people have backed us. If you’ve been considering help fund the show, NOW is your chance! ⬇️
⭐️➡️ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orphans--28 #/ ⬅️⭐️

AND/OR (we hope it’s an AND) get your tickets to the show! there’s limited seating so grab em while you can!
orphans.ticketleap.com/aftershock

04/04/2018

Be sure to check out this tremendous event!

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites you to , a celebration of Pittsburgh’s Cocktail Renaissance featuring some of the best bartenders in the city and nationally acclaimed mixologist Chris Cardone.
Join us at the Benedum as we take a walk through time, exploring the unique histories behind your favorite drinks and spirits. Get your tickets now!
https://trustarts.org/production/57105

Maggie's Farm Rum Monterey Bay Fish Grotto Or, The Whale PGH Scratch Food & Beverage Pirata Caribbean Cuisine x Rum Bar Talia The Warren Yuzu Kitchen Revel + Roost The Commoner Braddock's Pittsburgh Brasserie Eddie Merlot's Dave & Buster's Bakersfield Penn Ave Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille BRGR - Pittsburgh Il Pizzaiolo Mallorca Restaurant Spencer Warren Maggie Meskey Greta Harper Jen Malandra Eric Moorer Scott DiBenedetto Alec El Casey J Dunlevy Randolf A. Boitel Hance Michael Milinkovic Will Groves

11/03/2017

Many thanks to our friends at Palate Partners and Dreadnought Wines for providing some wonderful wine and Golia Vodka for our next week of events!

They taught our Executive Director everything he knows about wine and have tremendous learning opportunities for students of all backgrounds. https://www.dreadnoughtwines.com/blog/

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10/11/2017

It almost looks like a stage goes here...

08/16/2017

The other side looks pretty good as well.

08/15/2017

Today at Aftershock Theatre we tore down a wall...

08/08/2017

Looking to learn more about Aftershock Theatre and what we are working on? Come join us at Lawrenceville United 's 10th Ward Block Watch Meeting. 6:30 on August 8th at Lawrenceville AOH (5203 Carnegie Street)

07/04/2017

Many thanks to our friends over at Elite Bartending School for making the Aftershock Bar possible. They are a wonderful place to learn new skills

07/03/2017

That awkward moment when your reading list gets waay out of control. Know some great plays we should be reading? Comment below!

07/01/2017

Just an ordinary day at work, translating and adapting plays in the common domain. Can you tell what this one is? Comment below:

06/30/2017

The main stage doesn't look to bad either...

06/29/2017

Just going to leave these here because they are pretty darn cool...

06/29/2017

July is a great month for families in Pittsburgh.

Address

115 57th Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15201

Website

http://www.aftershocktheatre.com/

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