Prime Stage Theatre presents Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance, which tells the story of the nation's first EMS system, started in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood. Playwright L.E. McCullough joins Melissa Black to talk about the show.

L.E. explains the history of Freedom House Ambulance Service and the community members who came together to build its foundation. He also talks about being inspired to write the play after seeing WQED's documentary about Freedom House, The FIRST Responders. In addition to the play's run, there will be a post-show discussion on opening night, January 24th, with Dr. Rickquel Tripp from the Pitt School of Emergency Medicine. Prime Stage will also partner with MCG Jazz for a Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy concert on January 26th at 7:30pm, performed on the Freedom House set.

L.E. and Melissa also discuss Prime Stage Theatre's annual High School Drama Awards, and what's happening next in Prime Stage's season.

Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance runs at the New Hazlett Center for Performing Arts from January 23rd to February 1st. More information about the play and ticket information can be found on Prime Stage Theatre's website.

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