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World Premiere

Written by Liza Birkenmeier

Directed by Katie Brook

radio island tells the story of an international hostage negotiator who returns to her childhood home where global and local worlds collide as memory, family, and buried histories surface. What begins as a homecoming in this gothic thriller becomes something far less predictable – a reckoning with people, places, and unfinished business that whispers ‘silence is more dangerous than you think.’

Starring Siovhan Christensen and Helena Ruoti

Featuring Treasure Treasure

SHOWTIMES

October 23 – November 15, 2026

Tuesday – Sunday at 8pm

Sunday Matinee: October 25 at 2pm

Staged inside at Rockwell Park

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Sneak Peek for Subscribers

Saturday, October 17

Invite only: Subscribers are invited to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our creative team in rehearsal.

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Opening Night

Friday, October 23

Join us on opening night and after the show, enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to socialize with the actors and creative team.

Q Behind the Curtain

Saturday, October 24

Join us before the first Saturday night performance for a peek behind the curtain.

Sunday Q&A

Sunday, October 25

Attend this Sunday performance and stay afterwards for a discussion with the design team and crew.

AcQuired Insight

Wednesday, October 28

Keep the conversation going with a thought-provoking, post-show talk featuring a guest expert. We’ll unpack the play’s big ideas—and maybe even change the way you see them.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require accessible parking or have other accessibility needs, please call us at 412.362.1713 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.

Assistive listening devices will be available at all performances, thanks to support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

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‘radio island’ sets tone for the future of Pittsburgh’s Quantum Theater

The Stagehand | 2026-2027 Season, radio island |
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The Pitt News - From Oct. 23 to Nov. 15, Quantum Theater is bringing the world premiere of writer Liza Birkenmeier and director Katie Brook’s eerie production of “radio island”…

PTL Weekend Guide: Nov. 5, 2026

The Stagehand | 2026-2027 Season, radio island, Watch |
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Pittsburgh Today Live - Need weekend plans? Table Magazine arts and culture editor Sean Collier shares his top recommendations for events, entertainment, and can't-miss activities happening around Pittsburgh.

Incoming artistic director prepares to lead Quantum Theatre into a new era

The Stagehand | 2026-2027 Season, In the News, radio island |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Katie Brook is standing in the audience, her face silhouetted by light from the stage. Dressed in a long-sleeve navy T-shirt, with her shoulder-length hair pinned up…

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‘radio island’ sets tone for the future of Pittsburgh’s Quantum Theater November 9, 2026

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