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WHEREAS, since its founding in 1975, City Theatre has been a driving force in Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape, producing over 350 plays, including 85 world premieres, and elevating contemporary voices through bold, thought-provoking work; and,
WHEREAS, what began as an itinerant company performing in parks and community centers has grown into a cornerstone arts institution with a permanent home on the South Side, committed to staging new and relevant stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of modern life; and,
WHEREAS, City Theatre is deeply embedded in the life of the community, not only as a creative hub, but as an educational partner, maintaining constant connections with local teachers and students through classroom-based playwriting programs, youth engagement, and workshops that nurture creativity and self-expression; and,
WHEREAS, the organization’s City Connects initiative further strengthens its role in the community by uplifting fellow nonprofits, promoting local programs, and creating platforms for shared storytelling and civic dialogue; and,
WHEREAS, rooted in the values of Community, Collaboration, and Creativity, City Theatre has spent five decades fostering connection both on and off the stage, empowering voices and enriching the cultural and civic life of Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, as City Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, the city honors its legacy of innovation, education, and community-building; and,
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Pittsburgh commends its artistic excellence, educational impact, and ongoing commitment to uplifting and uniting the Pittsburgh community; and,
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize May 17th as “City Theatre Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.