August Wilson's Fences

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August Wilson's Fences

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 5m

August Wilson

Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues, now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues in his prime, Troy has grown increasingly bitter, and his anger and frustration take a toll on his relationships with his wife and son.

Image: 2010 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)

August Wilson's Fences

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 5m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades

  • Winner! 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
    Winner! 2010 Tony Award, Best Revival of a Play
    Winner! 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Revival of a Play
    Winner! 2010 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Revival of a Play

    August Wilson is the recipient of the 1986 Whiting Award for Drama.

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Summary
Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues, now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues in his prime, Troy has grown increasingly bitter, and his anger and frustration take a toll on his wife Rose and his son Cory, who now wants his own chance to play ball professionally. James Earl Jones and Mary Alice co-starred in the original Broadway production of Wilson’s sensational drama, and a 2010 Broadway revival starred Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
History
After premiering at Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut in April 1985, Fences opened on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre on 26 March 1987. Directed by Lloyd Richards, the production starred James Earl Jones, Mary Alice and Courtney B. Vance. In 2010, the play returned to Broadway, directed by Kenny Leon and starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Chris Chalk.
Keywords
Performing Groups
TROY MAXSON
JIM BONO – Troy’s friend
ROSE – Troy’s wife
LYONS – Troy’s oldest son by previous marriage
GABRIEL – Troy’s brother
CORY – Troy and Rose’s son
RAYNELL – Troy’s daughter
  • Time Period 1950s
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes

Media

“A blockbuster and a major American play.” – New York Daily News
“One of the great characters in American drama. One of the richest experiences I have ever had in the theatre. I wasn't just moved. I was transfixed.” – New York Post

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  • August Wilson's Fences

    Image: 2010 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)

  • August Wilson's Fences

    Image: 2010 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)

  • August Wilson's Fences

    Image: 2010 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)

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Authors

August Wilson

August Wilson

August Wilson (April 27, 1945 - October 2, 2005) authored Gem of the Ocean, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Fences, Two Trains Running, Jitney, King Hedley II and Radio Golf. These works explore the heritage and experienc ...

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