Gallery of Heroes

Bringing History to Life Through Educational Musicals Presented at Your School

Through dramatic sketches and musical vignettes, Pittsburgh CLO’s Gallery of Heroes "edutainment" program takes its 50-minute mini-musicals to area schools to educate and enlighten students about great historical figures such as Galileo Galilei, George Washington, Roberto Clemente, John Lewis, the Wright Brothers, and Harriet Tubman. Highlighting the lives and accomplishments of significant historical figures, Gallery of Heroes offers an entertaining alternative to traditional lectures and books.

Major funding for Gallery of Heroes is provided by Massey Charitable Trust and Allegheny Regional Asset District. Additional Support provided by Cooper-Siegel Family Foundation, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Heinz Endowments, Irene C. Shea Foundation, Laurel Foundation, and PNC.

2024 GALLERY OF HEROES TOUR:

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Incredibly Innovative Innovators of Pittsburgh

 

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jason Coll
Touring Begins in January of 2024

The Incredibly Innovative Innovators of Pittsburgh celebrates the people and innovations that have helped to change our world over the last 250 years.

Take a journey in a time machine as we explore Pittsburghers’ brilliant contributions to the past, present, and future.  From the launch of the environmental movement with Rachel Carson and Jonas Salk’s development of the Polio vaccine to professional football‘s first game in America and the inventions of the Big Mac and banana split, members of the audience become part of the action meeting legends like playwright August Wilson and heart transplant pioneer Dr. Thomas Starzl in this lively and informative 45-minute musical that concludes with a glimpse into the infinite possibilities and genius that lives in each of us.

Call 412-325-6459 to reserve your date today!

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Performance Requirements

A Gallery of Heroes full musical production can be performed in a school cafeteria or auditorium!

  • 45-Minute Musical
  • Fully Staged and Choreographed
  • Professional Actors
  • Full Costume and Scenery
  • Teacher and Student Guides

Space requirement for the production is 25’ by 25’. Cost is $600.00 (additional fuel charge outside Allegheny County).

Call 412-325-6459 to reserve your date today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Our school does not have a stage — can we still book the Gallery of Heroes musical production?

A: Absolutely — the set design allows for the actors to perform in almost any space, whether it is a cafeteria, a stage or a gymnasium. Please call the CLO Academy office at 412-325-6459 and they will discuss the space requirements.

Q: How long is the show?

A: The show typically runs about 45 minutes long. If time permits, the actors will participate in a 5-10 minute question and answer session with the students.

Q: How do I book a Gallery of Heroes presentation at my school?

A: Simply call Patty Maloney at 412-325-6459.

Q: Is there anywhere I can learn more about this performance before booking?

A: Teacher and Student Guides will be available online for your reference before the run of the tour. Production photos and video can be viewed on the CLO Academy's Facebook page, Instagram, and website.

Past Productions

Past Production Topic

Steel

The Homestead strike and the story of Pittsburgh's industrial rise to fame.

The Incredibly Innovative Innovators of Pittsburgh

Over 250 years of Pittsburgh's Innovation

The Next Galileo

Gabriella goes back in time to help Galileo discover the telescope.

Young George Washington

George Washington and his rise to the Presidency.

Pioneers of Flight

Innovators of flying

The Incredibly Innovative Innovators of Pittsburgh

250 Years of Pittsburgh's innovation

Steel

The Homestead strike and the story of Pittsburgh's industrial rise to fame.

¡Arriba! ¡Arriba!

The Roberto Clemente story

Footprints on the Moon

Neil Armstrong and the USA space program

Freedom Train

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Play to Win

Jackie Robinson

Class Clown

A student's battle with illiteracy

The Play's the Thing

William Shakespeare

Hero: The Boy From Troy

The story of a young John Lewis