CMU Drama

The House of Bernarda Alba
2025-10-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-08 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts | 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
Oct 31
Matt & Ben
By Mindy Kaling & Brenda WithersDirected by Sean BarnettOct. 29–31, 2025Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater

Performances

Wednesday 8pm
Oct 29

Thursday 8pm
Oct 30

Friday 4pm
Oct 31

Friday 8pm
Oct 31

Poetic. Lyrical. Visceral.

Angustias, Magdalena, Amelia, Martirio, Adela. The five daughters of Bernarda Alba have been sentenced to eight years of seclusion, mourning the recent death of their father. But erotic intrigues and exquisite longings cannot be contained in a house of cloistered daughters. These youthful, unmarried women are not to be held back, and each cultivates her own avenue of escape from the literal to the imagined. A poetic drama by Federico García Lorca, one of the 20th century’s greatest dramatists, newly adapted by celebrated contemporary theater-maker, Chay Yew.

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“I’ve long admired Lorca for his usage of poetic language and how he creates worlds for women who are whole, complex, and essential characters set against oppressive, patriarchal societies.”

-Samantha Pazos | Director | MFA Class of 2026

Antigone
2025-10-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts | 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
Oct 31
Matt & Ben
By Mindy Kaling & Brenda WithersDirected by Sean BarnettOct. 29–31, 2025Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater

This production is part of our STUDIO SERIES. Tickets are free, extremely limited, and will be available to reserve online beginning at 12pm the day before each performance.

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Performances

Wednesday 8pm
Oct 29

Thursday 8pm
Oct 30

Friday 4pm
Oct 31

Friday 8pm
Oct 31

Courage to Resist Oppression

In a society gripped by tyranny, Antigone’s courageous defiance against authoritarian power ignites a tragic clash between personal conviction and oppressive rule. As Antigone pays the ultimate price for her actions, the Chorus—initially a tool of the king’s power—awakens to the tragic consequences of blind obedience. This production, set in the near future, gives new urgency to a classic story.

“Antigone’s bold refusal to stay silent feels as urgent now as ever—in a world where speaking out carries real risk, her defiant, passionate, and fiercely principled attitude resonates deeply.”

-Nell Murphy (Class of 2026) on playing ANTIGONE

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Mary-Kate Olsen is in Love
2025-04-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | John Wells Video Studio, Purnell Center for the Arts | 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
Oct 31
Matt & Ben
By Mindy Kaling & Brenda WithersDirected by Sean BarnettOct. 29–31, 2025Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater

Performances

Wednesday 8pm
Oct 29

Thursday 8pm
Oct 30

Friday 4pm
Oct 31

Friday 8pm
Oct 31

Pop Culture, Conformity and Self-Actualization

Grace watches commercials for 12 hours a day, Tyler plays Call of Duty and gets high, and the Olsen twins are here to save the day. MARY-KATE OLSEN IS IN LOVE is an absurdly funny and deeply heartfelt reflection on how to know what you want.

Tickets are free and can be reserved online beginning at 12pm the day before each performance.

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“I am excited about this show that asks people to question so much about the world they live in, and to present it to a group of young people on the cusp of a major life transition.”

-Anya Hilpert | Director

Titanic, the Musical
2025-04-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts | 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
Oct 31
Matt & Ben
By Mindy Kaling & Brenda WithersDirected by Sean BarnettOct. 29–31, 2025Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater

NOTE: TITANIC, THE MUSICAL is SOLD OUT for the remainder of the run. You can put your name on a wait list starting 30 minutes before showtime at the Box Office, but tickets are not guaranteed. For more information, you can call the Box Office at (412) 268-2407. Thank you!

Performances

Wednesday 8pm
Oct 29

Thursday 8pm
Oct 30

Friday 4pm
Oct 31

Friday 8pm
Oct 31

Epic, Majestic, Tony Award-Winning Musical

Epic and majestic, with moments of heartbreaking intimacy, Titanic captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated Ship of Dreams. School of Drama alumnus and celebrated actor and director Telly Leung returns to direct this production.

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“The musical play Titanic examines the causes, the conditions and the characters involved in this ever-fascinating drama. The central character of our Titanic is the Titanic herself.”

-Peter Stone, Story & Book Writer

The Inseparables
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts | 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
Oct 31
Matt & Ben
By Mindy Kaling & Brenda WithersDirected by Sean BarnettOct. 29–31, 2025Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater

Performances

Wednesday 8pm
Oct 29

Thursday 8pm
Oct 30

Friday 4pm
Oct 31

Friday 8pm
Oct 31

Puppets. Pool Noodles. Putting on a Play!

The North American Unified Theatre Collaborators of the West really want to put on a show. Like, really bad. Under the leadership of their founder and director, this group of actors has decided to stage a new adaptation of “The Three Musketeers.” Only, they aren’t nearly as prepared as they should be. With puppets and pool noodles, this theatre group prepares for their glorious come back…that may not happen. Written by School of Drama professor TJ Young, and directed by Head of School Robert Ramirez, this one is sure to leave you with something to laugh about!

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“The play was created to just be fun, and I’m excited to lean into that!”

-TJ Young, Playwright

The Dumb Waiter
2025-03-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | John Wells Video Studio, Purnell Center for the Arts | 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
Oct 31
Matt & Ben
By Mindy Kaling & Brenda WithersDirected by Sean BarnettOct. 29–31, 2025Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater

Performances

Wednesday 8pm
Oct 29

Thursday 8pm
Oct 30

Friday 4pm
Oct 31

Friday 8pm
Oct 31

Wit, Suspense and Dark Humor

Two hitmen await their next assignment. Thrust into a claustrophobic basement, Ben and Gus must face a series of bizarre, increasingly urgent messages sent from a service lift. This gripping play is filled with sharp dialogue, masterfully combining suspense and dark humor. THE DUMB WAITER is a story that teases the boundaries of power, trust, and the absurdity of existence.

Tickets are free and can be reserved online beginning at 12pm the day before each performance.

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“Stop wondering. You’ve got a job to do.”

-THE DUMB WAITER
