The Pennsylvania Playhouse is honored to present the 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning classic American play, "Fences" by August Wilson.
Performances will run the weekends of March 28-30, April 4-6 and 11-13, with evening shows at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3:00pm.
A cast talkback will be featured after the April 5th performance. This performance will also be our “Pay What You Are Able” special presentation.
Fences is set in 1950s Pittsburgh, and follows Troy Maxson, a former baseball player now working as a garbage collector.
In the photo left to right: Marquett Ferell, Willie Wo, and Juanita Renay--- Photo Credit: Corey Mullins
Struggling with the disappointment of dreams unfulfilled due to racial barriers, Troy’s bitterness starts to affect his relationship with his family. As he builds a fence around his home, he also builds emotional walls that keep out those he loves. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by August Wilson delves into themes of family, love, responsibility, and the lasting impact of prejudice.
Direction by Adam Newborn, Assistant Direction by Salem Perez Torres, and Stage Management by Katy Hartzell. The cast features incredibly talented actors Willie Wo as Troy, Devin T. Dobson as Bono, Juanita Renay as Rose, TyRonn Brewington as Lyons, Jaciel Córdoba as Gabriel, Marquett Ferell as Cory, and Jalianna M. Miller as Raynell. Costumes by Rachel Williams and Technical Direction, including set and lighting design, by Brett Oliveira.
To purchase tickets, please call 610-865-6665 or visit PAPlayhouse.org