Forgeworks

Forged in Pittsburgh.

Built for Beyond.

New Hazlett ForgeWorks is our dedicated creative catalyst and development pipeline for ambitious, new performance work.

While big cities make developing new art increasingly out of reach, Pittsburgh offers a sustainable home for bold experimentation. ForgeWorks partners with established producers, cultural institutions, and creative teams to build, test, refine, and preview work right here on our stage before it launches into the regional and national spotlight.

What ForgeWorks Provides

  • Premier access to the historic New Hazlett venue, technical equipment, and producing support.

  • Dedicated time and space for workshops, staged readings, tech rehearsals, and public preview performances.

  • Bridges visiting national producers with Pittsburgh’s talented network of local designers, technicians, and performers.

Why It Matters

  • For Artists & Producers: The strategic time, technical backing, and resources needed to take bold ideas to the next level.

  • For Audiences: A rare behind-the-curtain pass to experience groundbreaking new performance art in its pivotal developmental stage.

  • For Pittsburgh: Establishes our city as a national destination for artistic innovation and creative growth.