• Poster for the play "True West" by Sam Shepard. The background features a sunset over hills and trees with orange and yellow hues. Text includes performance dates September 24 to October 4 at Three Stories Theater, Pittsburgh, PA, and ticket information.
  • A young man with dark skin and short hair standing in a dimly lit room with green light, making a peace sign with both hands, and smiling with his tongue slightly out. There are signs on the wall behind him, including a large green stop sign.
  • Several men are in a room with vintage posters on the wall. Two men are wearing helmets and holding hands, shaking hands with a third man. They appear to be engaging in a friendly handshake or greeting.
  • Four young adults standing closely together, engaged in conversation, with one woman smiling and the others listening. They are in a room with a black and orange background.
  • A young girl with pink hair and wearing overalls is sitting under purple lighting, looking at someone standing in front of her, whose torso and legs are partially visible.
  • A young man leaning over a young woman who is seated at a table, both having a conversation. A television displaying color bars is in the background.
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Audition FOR TRUE WEST | (June 14)

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A woman and a man are sitting at a table, engaging in conversation. The woman has brown hair tied back and is wearing a white shirt with denim overalls. The man has short black hair and is wearing a white shirt with denim overalls. On the table, there are some papers and a black cup. In the background, there is a bulletin board with various vintage-style posters and flags, including the American flag and others with patriotic and historical themes.
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Audition FOR TRUE WEST | (June 14)

Experience TRUE WEST
by Sam Shepard

An intense live theatre show experience you do not want want to miss.

SHOW DATES:

September 24 – October 4, 2026

LOCATION:

Three Stories Theater
937 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

SHOWTIMES:
7:30 PM Thursday, Friday, Saturday
2:00 PM Saturday — 2:00 PM Sunday

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Poster for play titled "True West" presented by Playboy, starring Sam Shepard, directed by Samuel G.C. Muñoz, produced by Marc Palombo. Shows the dates September 24 to October 4 at Three Stories Theater, 937 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. Tickets available at playboxproductions.com. Background features a sunset over mountains and a valley.

Directed by
Samuel G.C. Muñoz

Portrait of a man wearing a gray flat cap and white shirt, smiling slightly, against a gray background.

  • One can’t help but appreciate the talented cast and technical expertise. This exceptionally well-done maiden voyage Playbox Production, is an auspicious start for this new company’s future successes.

    —Lonnie the Theater Lady
    'Burgh Vivant

  • This intimate, confrontational staging of the tale puts the conflicts, suspicion and doublethink front and center; intimidating video pieces rattle viewers and performers alike to attention. Trent Wolfred walks a tightrope of suspicion as the sinister (or is he?) O'Brien, while Veta Piscitella exudes heart in the midst of misery as Julia.

    —Pittsburgh Magazine
    1984, by George Orwell

  • I found this play to be extremely impactful. The lead actor was phenomenal. I thought I was watching an actor from the National Theatre in London. His performance absolutely gave me chills, made my eyes well up with tears, and was riveting. I was blown away and highly impressed with his level of craft. Everything about this production was a breath of fresh air and extremely compelling.

    —Jenny Lou

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