Name: Radio Golf
Start: 2025-06-01T00:00:00
Location: Washington University in St. Louis

Get ready for a season of drama, laughter, and profound cultural introspection with The Black Rep's latest slate of performances. From the hilariously candid 'Chicken & Biscuits' to the nostalgic camaraderie of 'Coconut Cake,' the heroic tale of 'The Wash,' and the politically charged narrative of 'Radio Golf,' each play offers a unique perspective on the Black experience. Presented in the vibrant city of St. Louis, these performances promise to captivate and inspire audiences with stories of family, community, and social justice.

Unveiling Secrets and Ambitions: An Artistic Journey with The Black Rep

The Black Rep's 2025 lineup offers a profound exploration of human connections, resilience, and ambition through three remarkable performances: 'Coconut Cake', 'The Wash', and 'Radio Golf'. Each event uniquely crafts narratives that delve deep into the fabric of everyday lives and historic struggles. From a mysterious visitor's impact in a small town, to the triumphant fight of laundresses for their rights, to the political aspirations of a real estate entrepreneur, these stories promise to captivate audiences with their rich storytelling and vibrant cultural discourse.

Unveiling Stories of Resilience and Ambition: The Black Rep's 2025 Highlights

Jon Royal

The Black Rep

The story of a real estate entrepreneur who is determined to become Pittsburgh's first black mayor, Radio Golf is August Wilson's 10th and final play in his American Century Cycle, covering 100 years of the Black experience in America. It is also the final work before Wilson's death in 2005. Set in the Hill District in the 1990s, Harmond and his business partner Roosevelt are golf enthusiasts with big plans for the neighborhood, and their futures. But at what risk?

Radio Golf

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