Performance at the 2008 Three Rivers Arts Festival

Three Rivers Arts Festival performances stretch the boundaries of artistic expression with inventive creations in dance, theatre and other types of performance art.

Along These Rivers: Poetry from Pittsburgh



Poetry that captures the essence of Pittsburgh

937 Liberty Avenue

Saturday, June 7 : 3 pm

Pallavi



Classical Indian solo dance

Community Stage

Sunday, June 8 : 12:30 pm

Pittsburgh DanceXplosion



An eclectic dance demonstration by kids ages 3 and up

Community Stage

Saturday, June 14 : 5:15 pm

Celtic Spirit Highland Dancers of Pittsburgh



Traditional Scottish dances with live bagpipe accompaniment

Community Stage

Sunday, June 15 : 12:30

The Unintended



Pittsburgh Playback Theatre's newest play by Paulo Nzambi exposes the present-day heart-breaking plight of refugee Afghani children in Pakistan....

937 Liberty Avenue
Tickets: $5
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Friday, June 13 : 8 pm
Saturday, June 14 : 8 pm
Sunday, June 15 : 2 pm

The Heist


Attack Theatre's gritty tale of a theft that rocks the art world - and gets you involved in the action

Contained Exhibition

Friday, June 6 : 5:30 pm
Saturday, June 7 : 5:30 pm
Sunday, June 8 : 5:30 pm
Friday, June 13 : 5:30 pm
Saturday, June 14 : 5:30 pm
Sunday, June 15 : 5:30 pm

CLO Mini Stars




Professional youth performers from Pittsburgh's CLO

Festival Main Stage

Monday, June 16 : 12 pm

Play Development Lab: 12 Dogs by Jeanne Drennan



Professionally-staged readings of new plays by acclaimed Pittsburgh playwrights

937 Liberty Avenue
Tickets: $5
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Monday, June 16 : 7 pm
Thursday, June 19 : 7 pm

Play Development Lab: Violet Sharp by William Cameron



Professionally-staged readings of new plays by acclaimed Pittsburgh playwrights

937 Liberty Avenue
Tickets: $5
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Tuesday, June 17 : 7 pm
Friday, June 20 : 7 pm

UMOJA African Arts Ensemble



African drum and dance

Festival Main Stage

Saturday, June 21 : 12 pm - 2 pm

Play Development Lab: Bread of Angels by Jozef Spychala



Professionally-staged readings of new plays by acclaimed Pittsburgh playwrights

937 Liberty Avenue

Wednesday, June 18 : 7 pm
Saturday, June 21 : 1 pm

Testify


Testify (v.): to give evidence, be a witness, bear witness, state under oath, to swear

Harris Theater
Tickets: $5 or Biennial Pass
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Friday, June 20 : 7 pm
Saturday, June 21 : 2 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm

Encore! The Music of Our Times



The East End Kids present this fully-staged teen song-and-dance show featuring three-part harmonies

Community Stage

Saturday, June 21 : 5:15 pm

Art Olympics




Artists race against the clock to create sculptures!

Market Square

Saturday, June 21 : 6:30 pm

Dreams of Hope



A gay/straight creative and performing arts group...

Community Stage

Sunday, June 22 : 5:15 pm

Take Me Out



barebones productions' presentation of Richard Greenberg's Tony-winning play will take you out to the ball game... and out of the closet

Navarra, 131 Seventh Street
Tickets: $10
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Friday, June 20 : 8 pm - SOLD OUT!
Saturday, June 21 : 4 pm - SOLD OUT!
8 pm - SOLD OUT!
Sunday, June 22 : 8 pm - SOLD OUT!