This week on Forbes Avenue, we talked to Ben Carter about his experience working in the Pittsburgh movie scene as a sculptor and prop maker! Ben has also been an instructor in the CMU School of Drama for over 30 years, working with both undergraduates and graduates in the scene shop.

In this episode, Ben takes us through the scene shop to show the machines he uses in his classes and has also used during his time making props for movies during the during the 80s and 90s.

Tune in to learn more about prop design, movies in Pittsburgh, and the CMU Drama Department behind-the-scenes.

Listen to the episode: Ben Carter

Credits:
Abriana Bensch, host, audio editor, researcher
Richard Gordon, audio engineer
Recorded March 12, 2025; WRCT debut April 8, 2025

Thursday, April 10, shortly after 8:00 p.m., Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, legendary Yes keyboardist, Rick Wakeman, returns to WRCT to join your Rockin’ Attorney, Eric Jackson Lurie, on Court’s in Session.

Completing the final leg of his One Man Show tour, Rick will be talking about his upcoming concert at the Carnegie Museum in Homestead on April 15 – which will mark his final time performing solo on a Pittsburgh stage. Rick will also discuss his new album, Yessonata which he’ll feature during his upcoming show. 

Tune in Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m. on 88.3 FM or streaming worldwide at WRCT.org, repeated at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday April 13. It will be an amazing conversation!

This week on Forbes Avenue, we talked to Catherine Evans to talk about her work with queer and feminist media! She spoke about the Pittsburgh scene and working with Kipp Dawson and her materials. She also had great insights from archiving and studying everyday media like t-shirts or board games or event ticket stubs. It was a really fun and informative conversation! Tune in to learn more about activism, drag, and the long seventies.

Listen to the episode: Catherine Evans

Credits:
Riona Duncan, host, audio editor, audio engineer, researcher
Recorded March 22, 2025; WRCT debut March 25, 2025