Part II of the Mon Valley Medium was a powerful experience. Funny and painful. @thepublicpgh #pptplaytime Looking forward to Romeo and Juliet next week.

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Loved part 1 of Alec Silverblatt's Mon Valley Medium. Part 2 tomorrow at 7. #pptplaytime

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Toasting Shakespeare at the Bard’s Birthday Bash

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The truth hits Thorvald. Loved PPT PlayTime’s online presentation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House.

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Happy Easter 2020

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Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting

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