A film director is seeking extras to appear in a scene that will be shot at Heinz Field and in the Strip District this weekend.
The short film -- "Tommy and Me," directed by Ray Werner -- is part of a collection of small Pittsburgh-set stories that will be released as a feature film in the fall. The feature film is called "Greetings from Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives," and is part of the Pittsburgh 250 celebration.
The Heinz Field scene will be shot Saturday afternoon, and the Strip District scene will be shot Sunday morning. No pay is offered for participating in the film, Werner says. It is intended to raise awareness and possibly funds for Operation Safety Net, a Mercy Hospital outreach program for the homeless.
Details: 412-363-2273.
-- Kellie B. Gormly
'Funny Fundraiser' to feature three comedians
Actor and funnyman David Kaye tops a triple comedy bill Saturday at the Latrobe American Legion.
Proceeds from the "Funny Fundraiser" will benefit the Derry Area Recreation Department. Joining Kaye are Bill Scott and emcee Sharon Daly . Donation is $15.
Kaye, who co-founded Slapsticks Comedy Loft in Bethel Park, has been featured on Comedy Central's "Short Attention Span Theatre" and "America's Funniest People" on ABC. He also has written comedy shorts for CBS Radio and performed in numerous theatrical productions, including "The Full Monty," "42nd Street" and "Death of a Salesman."
The 8:30 p.m. show is at Latrobe American Legion, 1811 Ligonier Street in Latrobe.
Details: 724-396-6645
-- William Loeffler
Cultural events in the city
• CLO Cabaret presents "Shear Madness" at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue through Sept. 28 at the Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $39.50. 412-456-6666.
• Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera presents "West Side Story" at 8 p.m. Performances continue through Aug. 17 at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $24.50-$59.50. 412-456-6666.
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre presents "Playboy of the Western World" at 8 p.m. Performances of the Synge Cycle continue through Aug. 16 at the Henry Heymann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, 4901 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $33-$47. 412-394-3353.
