ABOUT US

Fish Tank Theatre Company was formed by Cole Schubert and Anya Hilpert to further the development of new work in Pittsburgh, PA.
Fish Tank shows are intimate, tactile and produced by whatever means at hand, embracing a DIY aesthetic to support a new generation of artists finding its footing in a changing arts ecosystem.

Fishtank is not an institution, but a stomping ground aiming to support bold, one-of-a-kind productions brought to you with the support of an collective of young artists.

Meet the Team

Co-Founder

Cole Schubert

Cole Schubert is a director, writer and producer of modern plays about the loneliness of Americans in the digital age. His work as a director includes: A Bright New Boise (CMU Drama, 2025), Bless Me, Bowie (CMU Drama, 2024), Sludge Play (CMU Drama, 2023), The Computer Room (CMU International Film Festival, 2023), Missed Connections: A Craigslist Play (CMU Studio Theatre, 2023). He is a recent graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama’s Undergraduate John Wells Directing program, and continuing his time at CMU in the Heinz College Masters of Arts Management program.

Co-Founder

Anya Hilpert

Anya Hilpert is a recent graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama’s Undergraduate John Wells Directing program. Her passion is plays that explore obsession and how it coincides and interacts with the female experience and gender identity. Her directing credits include: Mary-Kate Olsen is in Love by Mallery Avidon (Carnegie Mellon University Drama, 2025), Horse Girls Jenny Rachel Weiner (Carnegie Mellon University Studio Theatre, 2024), and There Are No Diving Pools in Hell by Aliza Jane Cosgrove (Fish Tank Productions, 2024). www.anyahilpert.com

Co-Founder

Madeline Scotti

Madeline Scotti is an actor, writer, director, and junior at Carnegie Mellon University. She was recently seen as Richard II in Richard II (BADA), Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Johanna in Ghosts (CMU). She wants to thank Anya, Cole, Delaney, the boys, and her dog, Klaus. Enjoy the show… and stay tuned for upcoming Fish Tank productions

Fish in Charge

Chester

Chester the goldfish was a beloved fish who inspired the team to explore different perspectives on the world. He was greatly loved and is deeply missed. Everything we do is for him.