Bagley Wright Theatre Fences By August Wilson Directed by Timothy Bond March 26 - April 18, 2010 Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes including one 15-minute intermission
One of August Wilson's most beloved plays, Fences is the story of Troy Maxson, a garbage collector who has long abandoned his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. As the 1950s come to a close in Pittsburgh and black athletes begin to achieve the type of fame Troy still secretly longs for, Troy's son pushes his father to let him play football. The Pulitzer- and Tony-winning Fences is August Wilson at his best: challenging the American dream through a poetic, powerful, and deeply personal story.
Recommended for ages 12 and above.
Deeper Look: Want to know more about Fences? Check out the Fences Deeper Look section for a video preview of the show, an interview with Director Tim Bond, Seattle Rep Managing Director Ben Moore's impressions on working on each of August Wilson's plays and more. Learn More...
