Name: August Wilson's Fences
Start: 2024-06-09T00:00:00
Location: Crossroads Theatre

Ricardo Khan

Crossroads Theatre Company

Experience the transformative power of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece, "Fences," directed by Artistic Director Ricardo Khan. This major American play, hailed as a blockbuster by the New York Daily News, delves into the life of Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues during his prime, Troy's growing bitterness and frustration impact his relationships with his wife Rose and his son Cory, who aspires to play professional baseball. This dynamic staging of a classic American gem showcases the impeccable storytelling of one of the greatest African American playwrights. The production features the visionary set design of Beowulf Boritt, whose work has been celebrated for its inventiveness and realism. The play is further enriched by the costume designs of Myrna Colley-Lee, a prominent figure in the Black Theatre Movement, and the lighting expertise of Ebony M. Burton, an Oakland-born, Brooklyn-based artist. "Fences" is a profound exploration of the African American experience, brought to life by a talented creative team dedicated to honoring August Wilson's legacy.