The Dollar Bank Lobby Series is a new, community-powered initiative at Pittsburgh Public Theater that imagines the O’Reilly Theater lobby as a third place: somewhere you can stop by after work, meet new people, and feel at home.
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-COMMUNITY-PROPOSED PROJECTS-
from the Artist Open Call ← SUBMIT YOUR IDEA!
(Under active consideration!)
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KINSELLAND RADIO
KINSELLAND RADIO
A live, lobby-based radio activation blending music, storytelling, and conversation to amplify regional Black creative voices and community connection.
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LIGHT HOUSE (workshop)
LIGHT HOUSE (workshop)
A participatory public art workshop where community-created “magic lantern” projections transform shared space into a living archive of local voices.
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COMMUNITY THEATER SHOWCASE
COMMUNITY THEATER SHOWCASE
A celebration of regional community theaters as vital third spaces that strengthen neighborhoods, local economies, and access to the arts.
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LOBBY LIGHTS: SONGS & STORIES
LOBBY LIGHTS: SONGS & STORIES
An intimate lobby series spotlighting Pittsburgh musicians and storytellers, fostering connection through shared local creativity.
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MARKING HERE(S)
MARKING HERE(S)
A socially engaged, hands-on workshop inviting participants to explore what “Here” means (personally, culturally, and collectively) through guided reflection and collaborative art-making that centers process, presence, and creative healing.
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MINDFUL HAPPY HOUR SERIES
MINDFUL HAPPY HOUR SERIES
An after-work lobby activation blending mindful music, live action painting, and participatory art-making to transform the theater lobby into a welcoming third space for pause, creativity, and community connection.
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TIGHTROPE RUNWAY
TIGHTROPE RUNWAY
A multidisciplinary performance and storytelling activation that blends circus, theater, visual art, and music to celebrate Pittsburgh’s “pretty and gritty” spirit through local voices, experimental forms, and community-driven collaboration.
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JORDAN WEAVER ARTS GALLERY POP-UP
JORDAN WEAVER ARTS GALLERY POP-UP
An immersive pop-up gallery experience tracing five years of artistic evolution through installation, live painting, and optional performance moments – inviting audiences to move through the space, the work, and the artist’s creative journey.
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PITT STOP
PITT STOP
A low-stakes scratch night showcasing new and in-progress work by local, under-represented playwrights and artists, offering audiences an intimate look at early development and the chance to provide constructive feedback.
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FACES OF THE CITY: LIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING
FACES OF THE CITY: LIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING
A live, lobby-based portrait-drawing activation spotlighting Pittsburgh community leaders and lived experiences. Through public, in-process art-making, the event invites audiences to observe, engage, and connect.
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