Real Men Wear Scarves in Pittsburgh
It’s not easy growing up gay in the Iron City under an iron fist. A young man’s revenge fantasy becomes a very different reality in this 30-year search to understand a father’s rejection.
Real Men Wear Scarves in Pittsburgh is a true story about yet another difficult and painful relationship between a father and a son. When playwright Andy Paluselli was pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles, the “one-man-show” was considered an essential vehicle for an actor to show off their skills and find representation. So, at 25 years old, Andy drafted Act I; the revenge he would have at his father’s funeral. Act II would be written when his father actually died. Thus, when his father fell terminally ill in 2024, Andy knew it was time to complete his piece. With the universe aligning perfectly for him and with the incredible support from his friends and chosen family, within one year, that’s exactly what Andy did. In doing so, his goal was to find healing for himself, not to hurt or harm his father’s legacy. Finding the right balance of telling his experience has been an emotional ride. However, in the end, this play is a love letter not only to his father and to that boy who started this healing process 30 years ago but to all the “misunderstood” who feel so alone.
The performance will run continuously for 65 minutes – Rating: for mature audiences only
February 6-8, 2026
Friday at 8 PM
Saturday at 8 PM
Sunday at 3 PM
Tickets $15
