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Experience a vivid, outdoor performance of The Tempest<\/a> in a nature-filled version of Shakespeare\u2019s final and most lyrical play, as hosted by Quantum Theater and directed by Karla Boos, the theater\u2019s outgoing artistic director.\u00a0<\/p>\n The public is invited to catch a showing of The Tempest this summer at the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Pittsburgh. That\u2019s what makes Quantum Theatre special\u2026the audience can escape reality for a couple of hours to see an imaginative new world in an unexpected space<\/a>!<\/p>\n The Tempest is no fairytale story. Instead, audiences will see protagonist character Prospero struggle to put the world into some sort of order, an order which he can peacefully leave hoping his life has meant something. Filled with comedy, romance, choreography, audiences will be left intrigued and maybe even have higher hopes for humankind after the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n This production is Quantum Theatre\u2019s 12th Shakespeare show. But for Karla Boos, it\u2019s her final show with the organization, as she sets to retire after 35 years at the theatre. Under Boos\u2019 visionary direction, Quantum became synonymous with environmental theatre\u2014staging productions site-specifically in places as varied as abandoned warehouses, city parks, historic churches, and even cemeteries. (It doesn\u2019t get cooler than this.)\u00a0<\/p>\n There are big shoes to fill once Karla retires! The search is on for Quantum\u2019s next artistic director. See here<\/a> if this interests you or someone you know.<\/p>\n The Tempest stars Jeffrey Carpenter. With Tom\u00e9 Cousin, Jerreme Rodriguez, Carolina Ignacia Vargas Romero, Joshua Brelsford, Julia Silverman, Mark Staley, Joe McGranaghan, Corey Rieger, Dave Mansueto, Sandy York, Adrienne Wehr, and Jennifer Tober. Design by Stephanie Mayer-Staley, Susan Tsu, C. Todd Brown, Joe Pino, and Daniel Nesta Curtis.<\/p>\n Showtimes<\/p>\n July 17th \u2013 August 23rd, 2026<\/p>\n Tuesday \u2013 Sunday at 7:30pm<\/p>\n Tickets<\/p>\n Visit the event website<\/a> to purchase tickets and to learn about the pre-show Q&A with Karla Boos on select dates.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis content was provided by a local, independent contributor to Made in PGH, a lifestyle blog.<\/p>\n \t\tTags: \t\t\t\t Nelli is a Pittsburgh transplant who is obsessed with tacos and hockey. Connect with Nelli on Instagram, @pittsburghfoodnerd.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImage via Jason Snyder<\/p>\n
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