August Wilson’s Fences
Mainstage Play: Jan 9-26, 2025
Written by August Wilson
Winner of multiple Tony Awards, August Wilson’s powerful play delves into the African American experience of the 1950s. Set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, “Fences” chronicles the life of Troy Maxson, a 53-year-old man grappling with the harsh realities of post-slavery America, where civil rights progress remains elusive. Once a promising baseball talent thwarted by racial barriers, Troy now toils as a garbage collector, struggling to provide for his family. His thwarted dreams and simmering frustrations ignite a tumultuous journey, testing the bonds of his relationships and the limits of his endurance. With poignant insight and searing honesty, “Fences” offers a compelling exploration of one man’s resilience in the face of systemic injustice.
“August Wilson’s Fences” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Dates & Times
Thurs, Jan 9 • 8 pm
Fri, Jan 10 • 8 pm
Sat, Jan 11 • 8 pm
Sun, Jan 12 • 2 pm
Fri, Jan 17 • 8 pm
Sat, Jan 18 • 2 pm
Sat, Jan 18 • 8 pm
Sun, Jan 19 • 2 pm
Fri, Jan 24 • 8 pm
Sat, Jan 25 • 8 pm
Sun, Jan 26 • 2 pm
Production Staff
Director: Dee Selmore
Stage Manager: Mia Robinson
ASM / Intimacy Coordinator: Ryan Pettaway
Scenic Designer: Jack Jammer
Lighting Designer: Grey Thiem
Sound Designer: Sarah Reid Vineyard
Costume Designer: Alyssa Mitchell
Fight Coordinator: Lloyd Pena
Props: Hailey Pert
Dramaturg/Child Wrangler: Kylee Worth
Dramaturg: Derionna Bludgeon
Cast List
Troy Maxson – Michael Lauture
Rose Maxson – Kenisha Lockhart
Jim Bono – Ray O’Neal
Cory Maxson – Josh Reeves
Lyons Maxson – Joshua Lyons
Gabriel Maxson – Cassidy Cummings
Understudy – Keith Wesley
