“Depending on the production, we may ask the
audience to choose the ending, ask questions to
identify the murderer, or come on stage and read
a few lines in the play. And they definitely need to
boo or cheer when the time comes.”
including one youngster, Matt Scheib,
who has been with the troop for two years.
Matt is a fan of fantasy and medieval works
and winning the role of Squire Tim in “A
Medieval Christmas Carol” put him in the
perfect position to do what he enjoys in a
genre that interests him. He’s also looking
forward to turning 14 so he can delve into
the combat aspect of the shows. “Performing
with Stage & Steel is one of my favorite
things to do,” Matt says. “The medieval
themes appeal to all ages and every show is so
entertaining.”
“Stage & Steel is a community theater for
people trying to improve themselves and
entertain the public,” says Comley. “We are a
family of actors and audiences.”
Anyone is welcome to audition for Stage &
Steel when notices are posted. Productions
run two consecutive weekends, a total of
four shows. Those attending on Fridays will
enjoy a dinner theater experience for $25
per person. But don’t expect fine dining.
“Attendees sometimes forget when we
say ‘audience participation,’ we mean full
audience participation. So, we knock down
the fourth wall, even at dinner. If the play
is set in medieval times, the audience must
act accordingly. That means no one will
get forks and spoons with dinner because
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they’ve already come with 10 utensils—their
fingers!” Those wanting a more traditional
experience can attend on Saturdays for $12
per ticket.
Stage & Steel’s production of “A Medieval
Christmas Carol” runs Dec. 2 and 3, and
Dec. 9 and 10 at the Sts. Peter and Paul
Ukrainian Hall, 220 Mansfield Blvd.,
Carnegie. Tickets are available two weeks
before opening night and can be ordered
online at StageandSteel.com. Follow Stage &
Steel on Facebook to learn about the spring
productions coming in 2017. n