The Pittsburgh Playhouse is gearing up for its first annual “Fall Fest,” a community-focused event packed with Halloween-themed activities and entertainment for all ages.
Some of the featured events include:
Food & Drinks: Local vendors will be offering a variety of fall-themed snacks and beverages, including a Halloween-themed pop-up bar serving specialty cocktails.
Carnival booths & games: Attendees can enjoy classic carnival games and activities that are aimed at the whole family.
Arts & craft stations: There will be hands-on crafting stations that will allow children to create their own Halloween-themed crafts.
Face painting & live-action characters: Kids will have the opportunity to get a Halloween-themed face paint and interact with live-action characters who will be roaming the festival.
Tarot readings: For those interested in adding a little mystery to their experience, tarot card readings will be offered throughout the event.
Live music by The Hauntones: A local band will be performing live music at the festival that is set to last throughout the day.
Commissioned fall mural by Cara Rossetti: A large, fall-themed mural created by Pittsburgh-based artist Cara Rossetti will be available as a backdrop for pictures.
One of the main attractionsof the “Fall Fest” will be “Boo’s Halloween House Party,” a Halloween-themed musical show written and directed by Point Park alumnus Ahmad Simmons and co-written by Lazlo Graves.
The story follows Boo, a ghost who loses their “BOO” on the night of their first big Halloween party. The host, Vera, and a group of other creatures work together to get Boo’s “BOO” back.
This show aims to blend humor, Halloween-themed music hits and two casts of entertaining characters: the “Ghouls” and the “Goblins.”
Simmons, who has performed in Broadway productions like Hadestown and Cats and has portrayed Ben Vereen in “Fosse/Verdon,” spoke about the inspiration behind the production.
“I wanted to create something that would appeal to both kids and adults,” Simmons said. “There’s a lot of fun in the show, but it also touches on themes of friendship and problem-solving, which are important for children. Plus, it’s a chance for everyone to enjoy some great Halloween music.”
“Boo’s Halloween House Party” is a production specifically designed for the Fall Fest, but Simmons sees potential for the show to continue beyond the event.
“It was created for this festival, but I’d love to see it become a recurring Halloween tradition here or even expand to other venues,” Simmons said.
With its lively mix of music, humor and Halloween magic, “Boo’s Halloween House Party” is set up to be a memorable part of the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s “Fall Fest” celebration and both will be held on Oct. 17 – 27.
For ticket information on the “Boo’s Halloween House Party”and more information on the events at the “Fall Fest,” go to the Pittsburgh Playhouse website.
