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We are The Becoming Arts Collective, a thriving theatre company of artists dedicated to bringing the transformative power of live theatre to the Pittsburgh stage.

who We are

We are a collective of passionate theatre artists celebrating emerging voices by exploring storytelling that fosters empathy and connection in a time when the world needs it.

We are The Becoming Arts Collective.

What We Believe

We believe in crafting performances that resonate and inspire. Whether you are an actor, director, theatre artist, or patron, we invite you to join us on this thrilling journey to become an integral part of that mission.

Together, let’s create a space where every voice matters and where everyone feels connected.

Because art can provide that.

Support Our Mission

2025 - 2026

Season

The 2025 Bridges and Stages 10-Minute Play Festival

Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, 7:00 pm
Carnegie Stage
Join us as we celebrate the power of short-form theatre with this dynamic collection of 10-minute plays by playwrights from Pittsburgh and worldwide.
Playwrights include: Dana Hall, Darrin J. Friedman, Debra A. Cole, FJ Hartland, Jacquelyn Priskorn, JD Trafford, John Mabey, John Patrick Bray, Kim El, Matt Henderson, Mike Byham, Nathan Wagner, Philip Middleton Williams, Randy Hunt, Robert J. LeBlanc, Sam Lander, Staci Backauskas, & TJ Young
$Poster for 'Refracted Light' by Dana Hall, presented by The Becoming Arts Collective, featuring a lighthouse and a rainbow in a rainy sky.$

Refracted Light

November 20th - 23rd 2025
Carnegie Stage
By Dana Hall
Directed by Ponny Conomos Jahn
As Penny Harris prepares to leave for college, a family's world shifts under the weight of change. Struggling with mental health challenges and the fear of the unknown, each family member must confront their own vulnerabilities, past mistakes, and the deep bonds that hold them together. A raw and heartfelt story about growth, resilience, and unconditional love.

Made possible by DGPerry CPAs + Advisors and Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh
Attachment Theory

January 22nd - 25th, 2026
Carnegie Stage
By Darrin J. Friedman
Directed by Barbara Burgess-Lefebvre
Amidst a relentless snowstorm, a family grieves over the sudden loss of a beloved father and husband. Driven by an unwavering determination to continue her father’s work, a young woman battles with the reality that, to achieve this, she must push herself beyond what she thought were her limits. But just when she believes she can navigate it all, a mysterious stranger arrives, shattering everything she thought she knew about herself and the people she loves. Consumed by confusion and rage, she is left grappling with one haunting question: what’s next?
Made possible by DGPerry CPAs + Advisors‍, ‍Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, and Bob’s Diner.

Building Creativity:
A Capital Campaign

Imagine a space where creativity thrives, artists gather, and inspiration becomes reality.

Your support makes this vision possible. Every contribution fuels productions and opportunities for artists to grow. Together, we can build a creative hub that enriches our community.