A classic revenge tale about two sisters that blends tragedy, typography, the Spaghetti Western, hip-hop and Afropunk.
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2018, Soho Rep, New York City
2019
Samuel French, Inc.
9780573707339
Winner Obie Awards &American Playwriting Foundation's Relentless Award
Winner Obie Awards &American Playwriting Foundation's Relentless Award
Stylized
With Radio Golf Wilson’s lifework comes full circle as Aunt Ester’s onetime home at 1839 Wylie Avenue (the setting of the cycle’s first play) is slated for demolition to make way for a slick new real estate venture aimed to boost both the depressed Hill District and Harmond Wilks’ chance of becoming the city’s first black mayor.
Stylized
It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the "Mother of the Blues," is recording new sides of old favorites in a rundown studio in Chicago. Fiery and determined, Ma Rainey fights to retain control over her music, while her cocky trumpet player Levee dreams of making his own name in the business. More than music goes down in August Wilson's riveting portrayal of rage, racism, self-hatred and exploitation. -- Publisher
