Completed

2025

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Size

2,700 SF

Program

First Floor: Lobby – Bar/Concessions, Light Lock, Black Box Theater
Basement: Restroom with Shower, Dressing Rooms, Kitchenette, Storage

A Theater Designed for Flexibility and Function

R3A Architecture partnered with the Trust, FlySpace Productions, and McKim & Creed to transform the former Bricolage theater into a dynamic, modular venue. The renovated first floor houses a 100-seat black-box theater, a light lock for audience immersion, and a thoughtfully designed lobby with a dedicated bar and concessions counter that doubles as a ticketing station. A rear tech booth provides a clear view for operators, while traversing drapery panels allow for easy scene changes and backstage access.

Supporting Performers Behind the Scenes

Beneath the stage, the basement level offers professional-grade amenities including three dressing rooms designed to meet Actors’ Equity standards, a restroom with a shower, a kitchenette, and storage—all ADA accessible and planned for performance flow.

Heritage Meets Durability

To reflect the Trust’s vision of a simple, resilient, and neutral space, R3A preserved historic lobby features such as original floor and wall tiles. These authentic touches ground the space in its past while serving as focal points within the minimal design palette.

A Platform for Pittsburgh’s Creative Future

From short-term rentals for emerging artists to small-scale productions by established companies, Three Stories provides an affordable, adaptable venue to amplify local voices. More than just a theater, it’s a community resource—designed to inspire, support, and connect.

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