Jack Lake

Educated in traditional print journalism, public relations, and sales copy, I have a diverse background in writing. I have a love for storytelling as well as culture and lifestyle writing and am passionate about arts & entertainment as well food & beverage (especially craft beer). I am co-founder and editor of Pittsburgh in the Round - an online magazine covering Pittsburgh's local theater community. 

Autism and the Arts: Bricolage Creates Sensory-Sensitive Immersive Experience

An enchanted forest has sprung to life in the heart of Pittsburgh as Bricolage Production Company presents Welcome to Here, a sensory-sensitive immersive experience designed specifically for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) commissioned by EQT Children’s Theater Festival. The show takes participants on an adventure through the Forest of Everywhere where a cast of furry and feathery puppets interact and play games with children in an environment designed for their comfort. “I love se

Artist Spotlight: Connor McCanlus

Connor McCanlus has performing and Pittsburgh ingrained in his DNA. Since his family returned to the area when he was three years old, McCanlus has lived in every corner of the city and could probably host the funniest tour of the city given the opportunity. McCanlus was destined to become a performer; His mother was a dancer and one of the founding members of Dance Alloy and his father is a veteran musician. Some of McCanlus’ earliest memories are of being backstage or sitting in bars around to

B.U.S. 11 Provides Laughs, Thoughtfulness and an Anthology!

Last Saturday, Bricolage Production Company held its 11th annual Bricolage Urban Scrawl (B.U.S.) event held as an annual fundraiser. Each year, a band of writers take to the bus lines for inspiration as they ride around the city, inspiration they must harness to go home and write a play by 9 a.m. the next morning. At that point, scripts are given to actors and directors to start turning the script into a performance in time for an 8 p.m. curtain. This relay race produced six original 10 minute p

Pittsburgh's Must-See Halloween Shows

Fall has descended upon Pittsburgh with a comical quickness, and so the time has come embrace mystery, horror and the supernatural realms. This Halloween season, Pittsburgh’s theaters are bringing to the stage both new experiences, classic favorites, and the merging of the two.  Pittsburgh in the Round has put together a list of the must-see Halloween shows, whether you are seeking a thrill or a good belly laugh. Bricolage Production Company’s Midnight Radio returns and following it is a hoard

The Layers of Data Security

2014 has been cited by several security firms as being a record year for malware, with projections for 2015 not looking any better. This, among other reasons, is why Plummer Slade, Inc. makes security our number one priority. It is important to install the appropriate hardware and software to guard against unwanted intruders, but it is just as important to educate employees about risks and implement strict policies in order to really protect your company. It seems like a normal day until one of

Attorneys & Social Media: PA Bar Association Formal Opinion

February 19, 2015 — Technology is continuously changing the way we communicate with one another, both in our personal and professional lives. It is crucial that attorneys familiarize themselves with these communication tools in order to understand how to protect themselves and their clients in this digital age. Using the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct as a roadmap, the Pennsylvania BAR Association has issued a formal opinion (F.O. 2014-300) that examines social media and what is to b