We are pleased to announce a new youth troupe. XtremeTeen Broadway replaces the PMT Stars. This new group represents a radical departure from our previous “traditional” approach to our youthful ambassadors. No more sequins and kick lines. Their repertoire will be drawn only from cutting edge musicals written in the last 15 years (e.g. In the Heights, Spring Awakening, Putnam County Spelling Bee, We Will Rock You), emphasizing content that resonates with their peers. We oldtimers will have to wait patiently for the occasional Sound of Music, West Side Story, or Oklahoma while the kids prepare for the future by embracing the present. XtremeTeen Broadway is available for special events. For information please call 412-539-0900 x232.

There’s nothing like the magic of live Broadway musicals. A uniquely American cultural experience, Broadway theater productions continue to create unforgettable experiences for fans across America, and in Pittsburgh, too.

In 2008-09, Pittsburgh Musical Theater is bringing the magic of Broadway to you with an extraordinary season that is fun and affordable for the entire family. Please join us as a subscriber and enjoy the rewards that include:

• A season of 4 great musicals for our PMT subscribers
• The best seats in the house
• All performances at the Byham Theater in the downtown Cultural District
• The best priced Broadway musical season in town with tickets as low as $10
• Free and flexible exchange privileges
• Evening or matinee performances
• Plus, you can experience an all-student performance of Cinderella, combining the acting talent from the Richard E. Rauh Conservatory with the CAPA orchestra, at the Byham Theater in November

It’s never been easier — or more affordable — to enjoy the best of Broadway right here in Pittsburgh. For more information, visit our website at ww.pittsburghmusicals.com. Join us for a sensational season. We look forward to seeing you at the theater.

DEANA MURO - Music Direction
Deana has worked as musical director for both Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Pittsburgh ClO, and Theater Factory just to name a few. She is known to our pre-teens and teens as their musical director. Deana has been nominated by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette as Best Actress, B.S in Business (Boring!!!!) with a minor in Musical Theater (thank God).

BRENT J.ALEXANDER, D.M.A - Music Direction
Brent J. Alexander grew up studying music in Portage, PA. A graduate of Portage Area High School in 1994, he continued his education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BA, trumpet), Duquesne University (MM, organ) and West Virginia University (DMA, conducting). Brent is the Director of Music Ministry at St. Maurice Church in Forest Hills. He has been active in local community and regional theaters for the past 10 years, both on stage and in the pit. Brent is the Associate Professor of Voice at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Seminary on Pittsburgh’s north side.

TODD NONN - Lighting Design
Todd Nonn (Lighting Designer): is excited to be back for another season with PMT. He is originally from Pittsburgh, and is continuing to enhance his freelance career as a designer and electrician for anyone and everyone in NYC. His works include: Joseph (PMT), Jesus Christ Superstar (PMT), Trouble Tales (Williamstown), The Duet (Mackwell Productions), Expecting Isabel (The Barrow Group), Williamstown Theatre Festival (2008-Mainstage ME, 2007-Lighting Assistant, 2006-Lighting Design Intern). Todd is a graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a BFA in Technical Direction/Design.

RYAN STANA - Director/Choreographer
Ryan Stana is a Greensburg, PA native and Pittsburgh Musical Theatre alum is both thrilled and honored to be back in his hometown working on Disney’s High School Musical. As founder and CEO of RWS and Associates (a global show and event production company), Mr. Stana was recently named one of the top fifty entrepreneurs in New York City. Ryan produces, writes and directs shows and television events for corporations such as Macy’s, Coppertone, Disney, Vera Wang, Cover Girl, CBS Television, and the children’s brands Bob The Builder™ and Thomas and Friends™. His productions have had United States Presidents in attendance and have featured diverse celebrities ranging from Bob Newhart, Pat Benatar, Queen Latifah, Aaron Carter, to the stars of Sesame Street. Due to his continued commitment for the betterment of amusement park entertainment, his firm was presented with the 2007 IAAPA BIG E! AWARD for best overall theatrical production worldwide.

CHRISTOPHER WERNER - Lighting Designer
Christopher Werner has been working professionally in theatrical and architectural lighting design for about 10 years. Chris studied lighting design in the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University. His work can be seen in major cities all across the United States. Recent projects include the 2008 LA Opera Spring Gala, Shamu Rocks Texas at SeaWorld San Antonio, Saks Fifth Avenue Snowflake Spectacular in New York, Viva Italia! and American Jukebox in Busch Gardens Europe, The Continental in Atlantic City, and Home Sweet Home for Christmas in Hershey, PA. Chris is thrilled to be back in Pittsburgh for this opportunity.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater is a unique company created to serve those who love to see and perform musicals balanced with a vision of inclusiveness and respect for the art of musical theater. The success of the mission of PMT — providing direct access to professionally produced musical theater as a culminating experience of training — rests with our community of artistic staff and students, who are entrusted with the responsibility of keeping musical theater relevant to the present.

I believe the future of musical theater is in the hands of the youth who have been and continue to be nurtured by PMT’s mission. I continue my desire to tap their passion and talent in new and significant ways. One objective is to channel the creative talent of young adults who are committed to fostering the musical theater art form. The joy spread by this summer’s Alice in Wonderland, directed and choreographed by Michael Greer, one of our resident Equity actors, is indicative of this change. New teachers and music directors from top notch training programs will promote this objective.

PMT is proud to be a stepping stone to professional careers. Many of our students and resident performers are now building their careers on Broadway, in film, and on tour. This year Ryan Stana, once a member of Gargaro’s Good Vibrations (the first iteration of X-treme Teen Broadway) and now an entrepreneurial producer of entertainment in the Big Apple, will direct High School Musical for us in January 2009. In addition to directing, he will run seminars for students interested in starting a business and working as producers.

I believe the gradual addition of youthful talent to our artistic team will ensure a vigorous approach to Musical Theater and will secure a sound financial future for PMT. Be certain; however, that both Colleen and I will be watching carefully to ensure that youthful exuberance is framed by mature experience. Allowing the talented young people on the cusp of their careers into PMT’s inner artistic circle should provide all of us with sensational performances for many years to come. We are at an exciting moment in PMT history.

Sincerely,

Ken Gargaro
Founding Director