Mal MacKenzie
Playwright ~ Artist-in-Residence ~ August 1-31, 2024
Mal MacKenzie (they/them) is an actor, playwright, and early museum professional hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their work has been produced by the Penn State School of Theater to great acclaim, securing them the Reuben and Gladys Golumbic Award and the Robert Schneider LGBT+ Advocacy in Theater award.
No stranger to the Colerain Forges Mansion, Mal completed a playwriting residency in 2022 and the one-act they wrote over three weeks on the property, entitled "The Bloop", was performed the following winter.
They have worked extensively in the field of museum education at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh and The Palmer Museum of Art in State College where they developed a keen interest in the role of The Museum as a storytelling space and the power of theater as an educational tool.
This August Mal looks forward to exploring this relationship further while creating a work of place-based Theater that immerses visitors to Colerain in a compelling character-driven narrative while doubling as an educational tool on the rich history of the area.
Website: malmackenzie.com
Instagram: @mal.m.mackenzie
Sweetgum Band
Come out to historic Colerain Forges Mansion on Aug. 23 for bluegrass from Sweetgum Band! 🎶 Based locally, the trio of Gwen Stimely (banjo and vocals), Steve "Buck" Buckalew (guitar, fiddle and vocals), and Bill Stetz (bass) are known for their harmony-driven original tunes. All proceeds from the outdoor show will support the historical preservation of the mansion. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, snacks if you want, and enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon of sweet music!