Dates TBD
August Wilson’s FENCES
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE
Written by: August Wilson
Directed by: Monty Cole
This is the sensational drama about Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro Baseball League, who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a black man from major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and family. Ensemble Member and award-winning actress Wandachristine plays “Rose Maxson.”
PERFORMANCE INFO
Dates and Location TBD
Box Office (773) 654-3103
Runs 75 minutes, no intermission
Tickets range $25-$45
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets will be available later this year 2021.
ARTISTS
CAST: Wandachristine* (Rose Maxson). Additional casting to be announced.
PRODUCTION TEAM: August Wilson (playwright), Monty Cole (director), Mary O’Dowd* (props), Cara Parrish* (stage manager), and Shandee Vaughan* (production manager).
*Ensemble member or Artistic Affiliate of American Blues Theater.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We raise awareness of other non-profit organizations’ great causes through creative collaborations. We’re proud to partner with Northwestern University’s The Family Institute, and Chicago Public Schools. We’re proud to announce our “Pediatric Previews” that donates proceeds of preview performances to children’s hospitals.
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