By Michelle Pikecki, Pittsburgh City Paper, August 7, 2008
Pack a rain poncho so you don't risk missing any of Quantum Theatre's outdoor production of Cymbeline. Read more...
By Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 6, 2008
"Who knew Cymbeline had so many references to the heavens? On opening night, every one seemed to allude to the skies above Mellon Park, which entered the action on cue..." Read more...
By Paul Ruggiero, Pittsburgh City Paper, July 31, 2008
"Cymbeline, one of Shakespeare's last plays, can be a tough nut to crack. It's comedic, but not as explicitly as, say, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream." Read more...
By Adrian McCoy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 31, 2008
"William Shakespeare's plays have been reinterpreted in countless ways. But until now, robots have been rare players on the Shakespearean stage." Read more...
By Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 31, 2008
"For 18 years, Karla Boos has chosen what plays to stage because of some inner chemistry, whetehr in them or her. But her latest venture, Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline,' has the director-actor-visionary of Quantum Theatre feeling 'loose and light-hearted.'" Read more...
By Alice T. Carter, Tribune Review, July 27, 2008
"Robotics and a rose garden are two disparate elements that Quantum Theatre will use to bring William Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" to life." Read more...
By Debra Smit, PopCity, June 25, 2008
"This summer Pittsburgh asks itself, what is a robot?" Read more...
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Karla Boos
July 31–August 24, 2008
Outdoors in Mellon Park
Is it a comedy, a tragedy, a romance? Like Quantum, Shakespeare’s Cymbeline breaks the rules and doesn't care. At its heart is a journey of broken families and characters struggling through dense fog to emerge whole. Cymbeline is a tale about where we come from, who we are, and how we find our way home. Written late in Shakespeare’s life, this is a highly theatrical, no-holds Bard, with a cross-dressing heroine, Machiavellian villains, corrupt courts, regenerating countries, tyrannical kings, long-lost children, a wicked queen, star-crossed lovers ... and a Deus Ex Machina that resolves a plot with more ricochets than 'Desperate Housewives.'
Quantum’s 'Machina' comes with a special, local twist— a high-tech, outdoor design that includes collaboration by the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University.
Book Club Night
Wednesday August 6
Read the play prior to attending the Quantum production, and then bring your book club for a discount. Come at 6:30 pm for a pre-show talk with Marianne Novy, Professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh, author of books on gender and family relations in Shakespeare, lecturer on Cymbeline – the talk is free and includes food and drink.
Marianne has prepared a “Book Club Kit” for Cymbeline, available for download (here).
Pre-show reception and discussion at 6:30pm
Performance at 8pm
For tickets for your book club call ProArts at 412.394.3353
Point Breeze Nights
Thursday July 31
Tuesday August 19
Quantum Theatre invites the residents of Point Breeze to join City Councilman William Peduto for one of two special Point Breeze Nights. Councilman Peduto will host pre-show receptions at 6:30, in the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Gordon Pavilion, followed by performances of the play at 8:00. Members of the Point Breeze community will receive a special discount on these nights.
Pre-show reception at 6:30pm
Performance at 8pm
For tickets call ProArts at 412.394.3353
Outdoors in Mellon Park
Corner of Fifth and Shady Avenues, Shadyside
Parking is available at the Ellis School lot, 6425 Fifth Avenue
On-steet parking is also available on Beechwood Boulevard
Download directions here (PDF).
Visit Google Maps to plot your route.
Use Google SMS to get directions sent to your phone:
Text: “Directions Mellon Park, PA from [your zip code]” to 466453.
Example: Directions Mellon Park, PA from 15234
Note: Normal text messaging rates apply. No additional charges added.
Port Authority buses serve the Mellon Park area. Current schedules, fares and routes for public transit are available from the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
You can also plan a trip by visiting Google Transit.
Suitable for high school aged students and older.
Please call Quantum at 412.697.2929 for more information.
To order a box dinner from Enrico Biscotti Cafe, call 412.697.2929.
Dinner orders need to be placed by 5:00 pm the day prior to desired delivery. Sunday orders must be made no later than 5:00 pm on the prior Friday. Dinners will be delivered to the park at 6:30 pm.
Menu Options:
Option 1:
Chicken, Artichoke & Rosemary Sandwich
Summer Side Salad
Big Fat Chocolate Radical for dessert
Option 2:
Rasberry, Blueberry & Goat Cheese Croustade
Mushroom Tortellini with Lemon & Parsley
Big Fat Chocolate Radical for dessert
Option 3:
Beet, Onion & Grapefruit Salad with Manouri Cheese
Mushroom Pie
Big Fat Chocolate Radical for dessert
All dinners are $20. Enrico Biscotti will donate $5 from each purchase to Quantum Theatre.
Buy tickets online or call 412.394.3353.
Point Breeze Night
Thursday July 31
Pre-show reception at 6:30pm
Performance at 8pm
Press/Opening Night
Friday August 1 at 8pm with post-show champagne reception
Roundtable Review
Sunday August 3 at 8pm with post-show discussion
Book Club Night
Wednesday August 6
Pre-show reception and discussion at 6:30pm
Performance at 8pm
Point Breeze Night
Tuesday August 19
Pre-show reception at 6:30pm
Performance at 8pm
Regular Run Schedule
Wednesdays thru Sundays at 8pm
There is an additional performance on Tuesday August 19 at 8pm
There is no performance on Saturday August 23
Please note that there is NO LATE SEATING for this performance
$35 on Opening Night
$25 on Wednesday and Sunday
$28 on Thursday and Friday
$30 on Saturday
There are a limited number of $15 student tickets available for select performances (with valid ID).
Members of TIX for Teachers, the Mattress Factory, and WYEP are eligible for discounted tickets. Receive $2 off with a valid ID—be sure to mention when ordering.
Please note: these offers are not valid in combination with other discounts.
Buy tickets online or call 412.394.3353.
Ticketing is handled by ProArtsTickets.
Monday to Friday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 12–5:30 p.m.
412.394.3353 or buy tickets online.