FAQs

How do I get there?
Carrie Blast Furnaces are located on Carrie Furnace Boulevard in Rankin, PA 15104. From downtown: Take I-376 East to Exit 77 for Swissvale. Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue and follow it for .6 miles when it becomes Miller Avenue. Turn right onto Harriet Street, which becomes Rankin Boulevard. Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue, then turn right onto Carrie Furnace Boulevard. Continue on Carrie Furnace Boulevard through the gate, where you will arrive and park. From the East End: Head Southeast on Penn Avenue toward Wilkinsburg. Turn right onto South Braddock Avenue. Continue on Braddock Avenue for 2.7 miles, when it becomes Kenmawr Avenue. Slight right onto Kenmawr Avenue, then turn right onto Carrie Furnace Boulevard. Continue on Carrie Furnace Boulevard through the gate, where you will arrive and park. See below for a map.

Where can I park?
There is a free, unpaved lot onsite and Quantum staff will direct you when you arrive.

Can I take the bus?
The 61B will drop you off at Rankin Boulevard and Kenmawr Avenue. You can see Carrie from there and would walk down Carrie Furnace Boulevard, about a fifteen minute journey to the box office.

Do I have to stand through any of play?
You are seated for the entirety of each act of the play in chairs.

How far do I walk and how often?
You’ll walk from your car to the Act 1 performance space near the Carrie Deer, then during intermission, you’ll walk to the Act 2 performance space, the Iron Garden. After that, back to your car.

When you say walk – are these paved paths?
No, no they are not. The paths are grass or gravel, and it is possible they might be wet and muddy. Wear substantial flat shoes or boot.

What if I can’t walk that far?
We have a golf cart! If you didn’t note it when you purchased your tickets, give us a call at 412-362-1713 so we know to pick you up and get you safely around the space.

Isn’t it inside?
The entire performance is outdoors. It’s a beautiful season for an outdoor experience, but the weather is changeable. Dress in layers and bring an umbrella.

It’s outside! Will I be able to hear the actors?
The actors are using microphones so the whole audience will hear them.  Additionally, assistive listening devices are available at each performance on request.

Well, what happens if it rains?
We’ll be checking the radar throughout the run to be prepared. See below about rescheduled shows for predicted storms. If it unexpectedly turns inclement, we will help you safely back to your cars. If it’s a mist or light drizzle – you know us – the show will go on.

Okay, but if major storms are coming on my night? 
We’ve made every effort to get every patron’s cell phone number, will make a decision to cancel and contacct you between 6:30 and 6:45pm on your scheduled night. If the reports are bad, wait for that message before heading out. If you don’t hear from us by 6:45, we’re bullish, come on down. We’ll follow up with you the next day to rebook your tickets for any cancellation.

What if I need to use the restroom?
We have accessible portable restroom facilities available at each performance space.

What if I get thirsty from all this action?
We have concessions for sale preshow and at intermission.

Do I need to print my tickets?
Nope. When you arrive, look for the pop up tent. Quantum staff will be there to check you in. Just give the name of the person who purchased the tickets.