Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Directors Shane Oschman and Pamala Mahle have announced that tickets are now available for “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the opening show for Bradford Little Theatre’s 18th season. The iconic musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Weber opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Bradford Area High School with shows at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. About the cast, Pamala Mahle says “Vocally, this is one of the most talented casts I have ever had the pleasure to work with. In only three days we were able to cover over half of the score vocally. It was very impressive to watch how much further this cast stretched their abilities as rehearsals continued.” Oschman added, “Not only that but they are truly dedicated to putting their very best effort on the stage. They are hardworking and, just as importantly, funny. We’ve been working hard but we’ve had fun while doing it too. A director can try to set a tone but the cast controls it. Their blend of seri...

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host a Veterans Day Recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel for all members of the campus and Bradford communities. The event is being co-sponsored by the Office of Community Engagement, Gold Bar Club and the Student Activities Council. The program will feature various patriotic musical selections, prayer and a moment of silence. Dan Robinson, a broadcast communications major from Gifford, will sing the national anthem. Staff Infection, which includes Pitt-Bradford staff members, will perform acoustic versions of “Freedom” by Paul McCartney and “Fortunate Son” by Credence Clearwater Revival. Members of the Bradford community will also perform. Sisters in Spirit members, Christy Danias, Deanna Peters and Claudia Quinn, will sing “American Anthem,” accompanied by Jeanne Gross. Gross will also be the organist for the event. For more information call the Office of Community Engagement at (814) 3...

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Vocal Art Ensemble will present a free holiday concert at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 8 in the KOA Speer Electronics Lobby in Blaisdell Hall. The ensemble will perform a varied program that includes arrangements of “Carol of the Bells,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Feliz Navidad,” as well as Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” and a selection from the musical “Rent.” The concert will end with a brief carol sing-along. There will be four solo performances by member of the ensemble. Nyssa Brumagin, an interdisciplinary arts major from North Warren, will sing “The Turtledove.” Andrew Howarth, a criminal justice major from Marlton, N.J., will sing “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Carnell Lawson, a broadcast communications major from Trainer, will sing “Give Love on Christmas Day,” and Daniel Robinson, nursing major from Gifford, will sing “O Holy Night.” Two other students, both studying voice with Regina Gabriel, wil...