The August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC) featured students performing monologues from the legendary playwright's American Century Cycle of plays that document 100 years of the African American experience. The AWMC was held annually at Seattle Rep from 2010-2021.
In 2021, Seattle Rep joined as a regional host of True Colors Theatre Company's new Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM (NNMC).
August Wilson & the AWMC
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The Playwright
MOREKnown as the "American Shakespeare," August Wilson is recognized as one of the most influential playwrights of our time.
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The American Century Cycle
MOREWilson's 10-play cycle explores the heritage and experience of African Americans, decade by decade, over the course of the 20th century.
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Did You Know...?
MORERead on to learn some little-known facts about Wilson, his work, and his time at Seattle Rep.
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2021 AWMC Regional Finalists
MOREMeet the 2021 Regional Finalists who represented our region at the virtual 2021 National Finals.
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Still Loading
Watch the August Wilson-inspired, student-written virtual performance Still Loading... (2021) by Kent Meridian High School.
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Reading List
Celebrate Wilson's legacy by reading all ten of his American Century Cycle plays.