Exploring the Legacy of a Great American Playwright
The 1986 production of Fences established Goodman Theatre's life-long relationship with playwright August Wilson. With the 2007 production of Radio Golf, the Goodman will become the first American theater to produce Wilson's entire 10-play cycle chronicling the 20th century African American experience. Celebrate with the Goodman as it remembers August Wilson with productions, panel discussions and special programs that give insight into the life of this legendary playwright.
Radio Golf
Directed by Kenny Leon
January 13 - February 25
Don't miss August Wilson's final play in his powerful cycle. Real estate developer Harmond Wilks has ambitious plans. He's on track to become Pittsburgh's first black mayor--until the arrival of a mysterious stranger alters his path.
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Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Directed by Derrick Sanders
January 20 - February 25
Congo Square Theatre Company presents the second play in Wilson's cycle. Set in Pittsburgh in the 1910s,
Joe Turner's Come and Gone follows Herald Loomis as he searches for his missing wife. On his way, he finds himself.
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Groups of 10 or more call
773.296.1108 for group tickets.
Celebration Programs
Actors on August
Panel Discussion
Monday, February 5 | 7pm
Veteran performers of August Wilson's plays gather to discuss what it was like to work with the playwright and share wisdom on interpreting his scripts. Congo Square Theatre Company Artistic Director Derrick Sanders moderates a panel discussion featuring artists known for their work on the plays of August Wilson. The panel features L. Scott Caldwell (
The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove) and three actors currently on stage in
Radio Golf, Anthony Chisholm, John Earl Jelks and Michole Briana White. Produced in collaboration with Congo Square Theatre Company.
The Ground on Which We Stood
Panel Discussion in Two Parts
Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13 | 7pm
Individuals who were close to August Wilson offer perspective on his development as a playwright from his beginnings as a poet.
Fences
A Reading
Monday, February 19 | 7pm
Veteran Wilson interpreters come together for a staged reading of Fences, Wilson's first work to appear at the Goodman in 1986. Actors include Goodman Artistic Associate Regina Taylor, original Fences cast member Frankie R. Faison, Javon Johnson who is currently on stage in Joe Turner's Come and Gone and Radio Golf cast members Hassan El-Amin, Anthony Chisholm and John Earl Jelks.
All programs and performers subject to change. For more information call 312.443.3800.
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