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About Steel City Improv Theater
Welcome to Steel City Improv Theater, a versatile venue in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Hosting long‑form improv, stand‑up, and events under the SCIT and Ellsworth Arts brands, this space offers flexible seating and a welcoming, no‑fuss ticket-buying experience. We’ve got you with clear details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
Whether you’re catching a headline improv show, a workshop, or a community performance, secure your seats through our trusted partners and enjoy the local flavor of Pittsburgh’s East End. If a show is rescheduled or has a temporary seating change, we’ll share the exact date or update promptly. For any booking questions, think of us as your friend in the business—reliable, straightforward, and here to help you get in the door.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 5950 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
- Venue type: Long-form improv theater and related events space (SCIT and Ellsworth Arts).
- Capacity: main space historically around 90 seats; Ellsworth Arts space lists flexible seating up to 99 seats.
- Seating chart: public seating chart is not published online; capacity varies by configuration (Ellsworth Arts lists up to 99 seats).
- Parking: recommended Eastside Bond Parking Garage; street parking available after 7pm in surrounding residential area.
- Transit: served by Port Authority bus routes in the Ellsworth/Shadyside area; nearest stops include Ellsworth Ave at Spahr St (Route 75 – Ellsworth).
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside (5308 Liberty Ave) and Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside (5335 Baum Blvd).
- Notable events hosted: Steel City Improv Festival (debuted 2019, SCIT space hosted 90-seat shows; 34 groups over four days).
- Renamed/brand history: originally Steel City Improv Theater (SCIT); renamed The Maker Theater in 2015; current site branding remains Steel City Improv Theater with Ellsworth Arts as a space.