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Shakespeare
& Audacious Joy
Inspiring Pittsburgh audiences through Shakespeare productions, new adaptations, and educational programs for over a decade
THE 2026 SEASON
Bringing five iconic, classical plays to Pittsburgh audiences
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Agamemnon
By Aeschylus
Directed by Alexandra Hellinger &
Lauren Scheller-Wolf
April 10-19, 2026
West View Hub HUBWorks
Tickets available now! -
Love's Labour's Lost
By William Shakespeare
Directed and Designed by Cat Aceto
A Modern Shadow Theatre Production
May 8-16, 2026
Tickets available now! -
Much Ado about Nothing
By William Shakespeare
Directed By Jeffrey Chips
July 2026 -
Hedda Gabler
By Henrik Ibsen
Directed By Ella Mizera
October 2026 -
Holiday Play
TBA
December 2026
Building a Legacy
Steel City Shakespeare Center has engaged and inspired Pittsburgh audiences for over 10 years. Making our home at the West View HUB, we serve the West View and North Hills community and beyond with intimate, fast-paced, and interactive performances.
SCSC Youth Academy
Summer Camp 2026
Shakespeare Camp is back for the sixth year!
When: July 20 - 24, 2026
Where: Northmont United Presbyterian Church (8169 Perry Hwy, Pgh 15237)
Ages: 1st-12th Grade (as of fall 2026)
Junior Camp: Grades 1-5*, 9 am-12 pm.
Students will learn theater games and specialized skills (possible topics include movement, voice, improv, stage combat, and much more) and will write and perform their own scenes based on Much Ado About Nothing to present at the Friday showcase.
Senior Camp: Grades 5*-12, 9 am-4 pm
In this all-day camp, students will learn alongside all campers every morning, taking part in theater games and skill sessions. Senior students will also have the opportunity to assist instructors during scene rehearsals with Junior students. In the afternoons, students will take part in seminars led by instructors focusing on direction, design, stage management, dramaturgy, verse and text, improv, and others, and will present a condensed version of Much Ado About Nothing at the Friday showcase.
*rising 5th graders will have the option to participate in half-day or full-day camp. We will reach out to 5th grade parents after enrollment to confirm your preference.
All campers will receive a free t-shirt for participating in the camp.
In order to keep our promise of providing no barrier to entry for our programs, we need your help. We are looking to grow our Scholarship Fund to $2,500 to ensure that we can create lifelong memories for all who wish to attend.
We know times are hard, and we appreciate any amount you can offer.
You can donate via Venmo, PayPal, or subscribe to our Patreon. For those who subscribe to our Patreon, we will apply four months' of your monthly subscription amount toward the Scholarship Fund.
You can also mail a check to PO Box 9733 Pittsburgh, PA 15229.
The Youth Academy
Where kids of all ages come together to explore the art of storytelling and find their voices.
A Common Creative Experience
Our mission is to engage and inspire the community through works of Shakespeare and other classical literature, folklore, spoken word, and new plays.
We believe theatre should be accessible to all with no barrier to entry.
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