Javo Studios
January 27 â February 14
8 p.m. & 7 p.m.
An enigmatic story of the daughter of a Glaswegian crime boss takes center stage in Quantum Theatreâs inaugural production of 2016. Itâs quite fitting that the forward-thinking local company has selected gritty and culturally rich Glasgow, Scotland as the post-industrial setting for its latest ambitious endeavor.
For the exciting U.S. premiere of Scottish playwright David Harrowerâs new play, Ciara, Quantum is situating the gripping gangland drama in one of Lawrencevilleâs newest arts spacesâthe renovated hall at Javo Studios which once hosted choral concerts.
Pittsburgh audiences will be among the first Stateside to see the Fringe First and Herald Angel Award-winning dramaâwhich wowed crowds at Edinburghâs Fringe Festival and Traverse Theatreâwhen it runs in the Holmes Street space from January 27th through February 14th. Perfect Valentineâs Day date, perhaps?
Documenting the shifting psychological landscape of Glasgowâs rough streets, Harrowerâs complex story is told through the eyes of a mobsterâs daughter who has traded a life of crime for a life of art.
Directed by Quantumâs founder and artistic director Karla Boosâwinner of the 2015 Carol R. Brown Creative Achievement AwardâCiara reflects the companyâs longstanding commitment to artistic collaboration and community engagement. A leading voice in the contemporary international theatre scene, Harrower previously collaborated with Quantum on his debut 1998 play Knives in Hensâwhich Boos calls her favorite project undertaken by the company.
Mary Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazetteâs 2012 Performer of the Year, stars as Ciara, who runs an art gallery and champions local artists. Scenic designer for the play is celebrated Pittsburgh artist and 2014 Governorâs Award Artist of the Year Bob Qualters, who constructed a vibrant set featuring his original, monumental paintings. Helping to further bring Ciaraâs inner psyche to life are animated projections created by Joe Seamans and lighting designed by C. Todd Brown.
Want to go behind-the-scenes? Attend one of Quantumâs special events, including Opening Night with a post-show champagne reception on January 27th; a post-show Q&A with the cast on January 31st; Ladies Night on February 3rd; the Quantum Quaff pre-show wine-tasting on February 4th; and a Quantum-on-the-Couch post-show discussion on February 6th.
Looking for more events? Read our 10 Pittsburgh events not to miss in January feature.