August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
August 31 @ 7:00 pm
Directed by Paige Hernandez
This Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, presented as part of Baltimore’s August Wilson Celebration, tells the story of a pair of siblings and the fate of their cherished family heirloom: a piano carved with images of their ancestors.
previously owned by the family’s former enslavers. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, the play weaves history and spirituality together in a haunting narrative that explores the conflict between protecting one’s heritage and forging a path into the future. Onstage August 31-September 28.
Special Performances
Pay-What-You-Choose (PWYC) | August 31
Theatre Night for Teens (TNT) | August 31
Preview Week | September 2 – 4
Childcare Matinee | September 14
Cast Conversation | September 18
Lunchtime Matinee | September 23