City Theatre Company Opened Season With In Clay
The musical In Clay, featuring a 100-minute runtime, has launched at the Pittsburgh theater.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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The City Theatre Company has kicked off its 2026-27 season with the musical In Clay. The production, which portrays the life of artist Marie-Berthe Cazin, is currently running in Pittsburgh.
Why it matters
The staging marks a significant addition to the local arts scene by bringing the life of a French artist to the stage. It offers regional audiences a chance to see a production that first debuted abroad.
The production features a 100-minute runtime and includes 14 songs performed with the support of 4 musicians. The show originally debuted in the United Kingdom in 2023.
The players
Alex Finke
Alex Finke is the sole performer who portrays Marie-Berthe Cazin in the production.
City Theatre Company
City Theatre Company is a professional theater organization based in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Kimberly Senior
Kimberly Senior is a professional director who oversaw the staging of this production.
Marie-Berthe Cazin
Marie-Berthe Cazin was a French artist whose life serves as the subject for the musical.
The details
Alex Finke serves as the sole actor, portraying Marie-Berthe Cazin while working at a potter's wheel in a set designed by Tony Cisek to resemble a French studio. Kimberly Senior directs the musical written by Rebecca Simmons and Jack Miles.
Timeline
The 2026-27 season began recently at the City Theatre Company.
The musical originally debuted in the United Kingdom in 2023.
The show is scheduled to run through October 11, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This production follows a growing trend of regional theaters importing successful works from the United Kingdom to diversify their local programming. By staging a show with a previous international track record, the company bridges the gap between European theater markets and the Pittsburgh community.
Residents in the South Side and greater Pittsburgh area can purchase tickets directly through the company to attend the limited run. The show is available to the public through its final performance date on October 11.
The takeaway
Solo-actor musicals offer an intimate look at historical figures by focusing entirely on a single narrative perspective. Patrons should book early to secure seats for this limited theatrical engagement before the run concludes in October.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming stage productions, explore the latest news in Children’s Theater.
More information
You can find showtimes and purchase tickets on the City Theatre Company ticket information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TribLIVE.
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