Thespis

On Mount Olympus, the elderly pantheon of deities complain of feeling old and lament their waning influence on Earth. An acting troupe headed by Thespis, the legendary Greek father of the drama, make their appearance, and convince the gods to temporarily trade places with them. The actors turn out to be comically inept rulers, committing such errors on Earth as ruining the weather, starting wars, and even getting rid of all the wine! Having seen the ensuing mayhem down below, the angry gods return, sending the actors back to Earth as “eminent tragedians, whom no one ever goes to see.”

This show will be performed in the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellation of several productions of other local community theatre groups due to outbreaks, we may require patrons to wear masks at our discretion during the performance.