Mar 23, 2015 1 min read

April 2

‘JH: Mechanics of a Legend’

Hiawatha Project, a Pittsburgh-based theatre company in its fifth year dedicated to creating new and original performances exploring specific social questions, announces its next theatrical work: “JH: Mechanics of a Legend.” Written and directed by Hiawatha Project Artistic Director and co-founder Anya Martin and based on the haunting American folk tale of John Henry, “JH: Mechanics of a Legend” is the story of a young, black veteran of the Union Army, caught in the confusion and fury of a nation still battling itself.

A work-in-progress presentation will run one night only, at 8 p.m. April 2, at the New Hazlett Theatre as part of the theatre’s Community Supported Art series. An artistic conversation will follow the show, inviting the audience to play the critical role of helping shape this compelling new work.

The show is suitable for adults, and tickets at $20 can be purchased online at www.newhazletttheater.org.

For more information, visit www.hiawathaproject.org.