Saltworks Theatre Company

Educate • Challenge • Inspire School AssembliesYoung Actors Studio

What is Saltworks?

Saltworks Theatre Company is a non-profit, professional arts organization which uses drama
to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children, youth, and families.

What we’ve been up to…

Young Actors Fall Studio

Tap into Your Talents!

Whether you want to dip your toe into musical theater, or create characters and produce every aspect of a scene, young actors of ALL experience levels are welcome to make a splash and join in on the fun together!

Our Thanks to Norma

We want to express our appreciation for our outgoing Executive Director, Norma Alrutz, who is retiring after 32 years of dedication to Saltworks. Under her leadership we expanded the reach of our School Assembly and Young Actors Studio programs, spreading our message of positive change through the power of live theater to countless students and families across the region. We wish her all the best in her next adventure, and we will strive to preserve her example of steadfast leadership, creativity, and support.

Media coverage of When Panic Attacks

On January 30, 2024 WPXI-TV Pittsburgh aired a story about When Panic Attacks as part of their “Breaking the Stigma” series.

When Panic Attacks

In February 2023, we premiered our new assembly show for middle and high school, When Panic Attacks, that addresses the issues of anxiety, negative body image, and an unhealthy preoccupation with social media.

Help support our mission!

“Be the salt that flavors and preserves a life of adventure.”

School Assemblies

Believing that students can be positively changed through the power of live theater.

For more information, please call Stephanie at 412-621-6150 or e-mail at swilsey@saltworks.org

Young Actors Studio

An opportunity for our young actors to stretch their performance skills to new levels.

Registration for Fall Studio is open!

For over 25 years, the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) has invested in Allegheny County’s quality of life through financial support of public libraries, parks & trails, regional attractions, arts & cultural organizations, sports & civic facilities, public transit, and local municipal services with revenue from an additional, countywide one percent sales and use tax. Since its inception, RAD has resulted in over $4 billion invested in the region.
Visit radworkshere.org for more information.

Testimonials

Happy people.

“The students are completely engaged in the performance. These real life scenarios are ones that they can relate to on a daily basis. The actors perform in a way that captures the attention of Elementary students and they do a wonderful job every year.”

Muse Elementary School

“The presentation was very appropriate for the current times and I believe it will have an impact on students. The Saltworks group is very good at delivering messages that are relevant, timely, and necessary for young people to hear over and over again.”

Principal, Burgettstown Junior Senior High School

“This was one of the best educational performances ever! My students were thoroughly entertained. Please keep West Mifflin in mind for future performances.”

Principal, West Mifflin

“The students and staff loved the performance and I would highly recommend other schools to invite this company in for an assembly. The students benefit from the core values that are taught and the play helps in implementing character education.”

Pittsburgh Liberty

“The performance felt very real to watch which is important since middle school students struggle when something seems fake and childish. We really appreciated the talk afterward and wish we had more time!”

Winchester Thurston