Tenants of 212 45th Street
Built in 1912 as the Lawrenceville YMCA, the three-story building was designed by local architect Robert Trimble and originally included a gymnasium, swimming pool, bowling alley, and dormitories.
In 1928 the building was sold to the Pittsburgh Boys’ Club, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and they supported the community through 2000.
In 2000, Career Connections Charter School moved to the space, teaching students in grades nine through 12 from throughout Pittsburgh. And in 2014, when the school shuttered its doors, the building was converted into apartments.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. And in 2021, Attack Theatre started a new chapter, making this iconic building home for performances, classes, collaboration and community connection.
Digital Program
Featuring
Creative Collaborator
Parag S. Gohel (he/him) has been steeped in the Pittsburgh arts community for over fifteen years, helping shape its creative landscape through artist residencies, guerrilla event-making, immersive theater, volunteerism, community engagement, and arts education. His interdisciplinary journey fuels a deep passion for both the creative process and the people behind it. Most recently, he was on stage with Quantum Theatre's ENRON in collaboration with Attack Theatre. He has served as the Director of Education and Engagement at Pittsburgh Public Theater, Director of Education at Quantum Theatre, and a lead artist with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Arts Education Department, alongside adjunct teaching positions at the University of Pittsburgh and Point Park University. His work has been featured at Pittsburgh’s First Night, Children's Festival, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Festival of Firsts, and has reached audiences in Philadelphia, New York, and internationally. Parag is proud to be a TCG Rising Leader of Color and is rooted in principles of joyful collaboration and artistic imagination, always holding equity and excellence in the same hand.
MCG Jazz Musicians + Composers
Marty J. Ashby, Musical Director
Craig Davis, Piano
Dwayne Dolphin, Bass
Mark Jackovic, Sax
Jason Washington, Drums
Production Designers
Forrest Trimble, Lighting Design
Bunny Brand, Costume Design
Ray Kathryn Morgen, Sound Design
Dane Toney, Projection Design
ACCOMMODATIONS
Attack Theatre is committed to offering inclusive, engaging experiences for people of all abilities. ADA seating is available and may be reserved upon request, and American Sign Language interpreters are available for performances with at least one week notice.
To request ASL or further accommodations to enhance your experience, please email contact@attacktheatre.com or call (412) 281-3305.