Period Piece - April 18 - April 21, 2024
Point Park University
STAFF BIOS
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Mel Holley
Playwright
MEL HOLLEY (Playwright) is a playwright, actor, and graduate of Point Park University with a BFAin Musical Theatre. Previous produced works include: Pillar Rabbit (Baltimore Playwright’s Festival Finalist and Live Arts Waterworks Finalist), The Mixing Pot (Pinnacle Productions), and vocal arrangements for Point Park’s production of History Boys. Previous Pittsburgh Playhouse acting credits include: Kiss Me Kate (Harry), the REP’s Choir Boy (David), The Bluest Eye (Soaphead Church), The Who’s Tommy (Ensemble), Big Love (Piero), and 42nd Street (Mac). Gratitude to Zeva for trusting him with the opportunity, to Nick for leading this process with such meraki, and to Bank, Mike and the cast for being thoroughly brilliant and impressive. A special thanks to Alex and AJ for marrying his words with music so remarkably. Much love to you all and to Period Piece itself. #LetsDoIt @melholley26
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Nick Hrutkay
Director
NICK HRUTKAY (Director) is the Director of Education and Asst. Artistic Director of Stagedoor Manor and is on the faculty at Point Park University. His work has been seen at theatres across the country, including Theatre Row, The Brick, Alchemical Studios, The Kennedy Center, Central Square Theater, The Media Theatre, Hippodrome Theatre, Playwrights Local, Raue Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, The Huron Playhouse, Keystone Repertory Theater, and Stagedoor Manor. Nick is the former Artistic Director of The Huron Playhouse and Keystone Repertory Theater. He has overseen several new work development initiatives, including Dramafest at Stagedoor Manor where its plays were published through Stephen Sondheim’s Young Playwrights Inc. Nick is the recipient of an ArtWorks Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival/Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Fellowship. nickhrutkay.com
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Sam Crowe
Lighting Designer
SAM CROWE (Lighting Designer) Sam Crowe (he/him/his) is a junior Theatre Production major with a concentration in Lighting Design and Technology. His work spans theatre, dance and live events. Sam’s work has been seen throughout the region with companies such as Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Kelly Strayhorn Theater/Alloy Studios, City Theatre, Texture Contemporary Ballet, Quantum Theatre, Bridges Theatre Company, and the Pittsburgh Playhouse. samcroweld.com
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