April 21 – May 14, 2023
Bagley Wright Theater
Actor Steven Anthony Jones is here to tell you a story. Many stories, in fact. One of the greatest American playwrights, August Wilson, learned many lessons over his life, and “Wilsonian Warrior” Jones imparts them to you in one non-stop, spellbinding performance. From life-or-death moments to the deepest love, from comedic stand-up to bursts of pure joy, Wilson’s poetry and timeless stories radiate from the Bagley Wright stage, where he himself premiered this piece. Witness the 20th anniversary production of How I Learned What I Learned where it all started and follow one of the greats from his beginning as a young Black poet from Pittsburgh to the literary giant we honor today.
Learn more about Seattle Rep's long history with August Wilson and his work on Inside Seattle Rep.
Important Dates
Event Type | Event Dates |
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Preview Performances | Apr. 21 - Apr. 25 |
Opening Night | Apr. 26 |
Teen Night | Apr. 28 at 6:30 p.m. |
August Wilson Birthday Week Celebration | April 30 at 4:30 p.m. |
Mask-Required Performances | April 30 at 7:30 p.m. & May 10 at 2 p.m. |
Meet the Vintner Night with Avennia Winery | May 3 at 6 p.m. |
Student Matinee | May 4 at 10:30 a.m. |
Art Walk Reception with Savannah LeCornu | May 4 at 6:30 p.m. |
Open Captioning | May 4 at 7:30 p.m. |
Actor Talk | May 11 at 9:30 p.m. |
ASL/Audio Description | May 13 at 2p.m. |
Trailer
Engage with the Play
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Show Program
Show ProgramExplore the Encore+ digital show program for How I Learned What I Learned before you arrive at the theater.
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Sensory Guide
Sensory GuideA scene-by-scene guide of the sensory impact of this show that individuals may experience.
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Show-Inspired Media List
Media ListLibrarians at Seattle Public Library curated this list of books and films to enhance your experience of How I Learned What I Learned.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Creative
Production Staff
Nathaniel J. Bice
Associate Scenic Designer
Jonah Bobilin
Associate Lighting Designer
Tye Hunt Fitzgerald
Associate Sound & Projection Designer
Lucas Esperanza
Directing Apprentice
Mel Williams
Lighting Apprentice
Additional OSF Production Staff
Tanya Birl
Choreographer
Rebecca Clark Carey
Voice & Text Director
Elizabeth Carter
Assistant Director
Charlie Baker
Intimacy Director
Sponsored by:
PRODUCTION SPONSOR
PRODUCING PARTNER
The Dale & Leslie Chihuly Foundation