August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

January 11- February 18, 2017

It’s the Depression era and an impoverished black family argues over an heirloom piano that their enslaved grandfather carved with figures representing their rich history. Should they honor their past by keeping it or improve their economic future by selling it? This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores the universal issues of family, history, and survival. Considered one of Wilson’s most powerful and eloquent plays.

Some adult language and themes

 

VIDEO: See excerpts from The Piano Lesson!

 

CAST AND CREATIVE

EARLEY DEAN (Boy Willie)

KENNY DOZIER (Avery)

MICHAEL MENDEZ (Lymon)

JIREH PIERRE (Maretha)

PATRIC ROBINSON (Wining Boy)

NOELLE STRONG (Berniece)

EMERALD ROSE SULLIVAN (Grace)

HENRI WATKINS (Doaker)

CHUCK SMITH (Director)