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August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean

August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean

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August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean

August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean

August Wilson

Overview

Set in 1904, August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean blends naturalism and mysticism to explore the experience of a Black community at the turn of the 20th century. When Citizen Barlow comes to her Pittsburgh’s Hill District home seeking asylum, matriarch and advisor Aunt Ester sets him off on a spiritual journey to visit the City of Bones, home of their ancestors. Gem of the Ocean is the ninth work in Wilson’s ten-play American Century Cycle, which has recorded the American Black experience and helped to define generations. The Broadway run starred Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad as Aunt Ester.

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes
  • Caution Smoking Smoking

Details

  • Time Period: 1900-1910
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s)
  • Target Audience: Adult

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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