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WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) is an anchor to the West End community where they have made their home since 2000. They are celebrating 30 years of arts education, entertainment, and engagement at the annual “Broadway at the Overlook” Event at the West End-Elliott Overlook September 9-12; and,
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WHEREAS, its mission to foster youth development through arts education, provides opportunities for countless students, artists, and residents each year. PMT cultivates a diverse, creative community developing future leaders with transferable life skills through a uniquely-designed convergence of training, mentorships and professional performances; and,
WHEREAS, they offer a nurturing environment that promotes wellness, safety, and freedom of expression along with integrated opportunities for young artists and local professionals to create quality productions for all audiences, which enhances the vibrancy of our region and a community of belonging; and,
WHEREAS, PMT has performed an annual week-long celebration of free performances for the community at the West End Overlook for 15 years. It features PMT artists, students, and musicians performing musical theater favorites under the stars with the City’s spectacular skyline as the backdrop; and,
WHEREAS, this year, enjoy musical selections including from the upcoming 30th season lineup including The SpongeBob Musical, The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Music Man, and Big Fish, and relive past PMT favorites including West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Godspell, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and more; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Pittsburgh Musical Theater on their 30th Anniversary; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, September 9-12th to be “Pittsburgh Musical Theater Days” in the City of Pittsburgh.