Open Air: Behind the Scenes with BNY Mellon

Posted on by Machaela Erdeljac

This May, the performing arts come alive for Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park. During the two-week series, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will take the stage eight times with two unique programs blending the classical tradition with thrilling new works.

Take a peek behind the scenes of rehearsals for Open Air with lead sponsor BNY Mellon and experience the joy of the performing arts with PBT and over 20 other local arts organizations from May 18-31. Join us on the lawn for free or guarantee the best view by reserving a chair.

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Photos by Kelly Perkovich. 

 

Gina Patterson working the PBT company dancers on a new solo for Open Air.
PBT Soloist Tommie Lin Kesten in rehearsal for choreographer Gina Patterson's new solo.
PBT Soloist Tommie Lin Kesten in rehearsal for choreographer Gina Patterson's new solo.
PBT Soloist Tommie Lin Kesten in rehearsal for choreographer Gina Patterson's new solo.
PBT Soloist Tommie Lin Kesten in rehearsal for choreographer Gina Patterson's new solo.
PBT Soloist Tommie Lin Kesten in rehearsal for choreographer Gina Patterson's new solo.
PBT Soloist Tommie Lin Kesten working with choreographer Gina Patterson to create a new solo piece for Open Air.
PBT Soloist Tommie Lin Kesten working with choreographer Gina Patterson to create a new solo piece for Open Air.
PBT Corps de Ballet Dancer Grace Rookstool in rehearsal with Gina Patterson for Open Air.
PBT Corps de Ballet Dancer Grace Rookstool in rehearsal with Gina Patterson for Open Air.
PBT Corps de Ballet Dancer Grace Rookstool in rehearsal with Gina Patterson for Open Air.
PBT Principal Dancer Amanda Cochrane in rehearsal with Gina Patterson for a new solo created for PBT performances during Open Air.
Gina Patterson demonstrating choreography for her new solo for PBT company dancers.
PBT Soloist Jessica McCann and Principal Dancer Yoshiaki Nakano rehearse Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s
PBT Soloist Jessica McCann and Principal Dancer Yoshiaki Nakano rehearse Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa teaches the choreography to
PBT Corps de Ballet Dancers Amanda Morgan and Jonathan Breight rehearse Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa teaches the choreography to
PBT Corps de Ballet Dancers Amanda Morgan and Jonathan Breight rehearse Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s