This thesis will investigate and examine how August Wilson incorporated African storytelling ceremonials inside of Gem of the Ocean and Joe Turner’s Come and Gone . By studying the mannerisms and characteristics of Aunt Ester ( Gem of the Ocean ) and Bynum Walker (Joe Turner’s Come and Gone ), this paper will help educators to understand that Wilson created these characters to preserve African griots inside his Pittsburgh Cycle. This paper will link how theatre educators in the 21st...
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Tulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences." Sponsor: Tulane University
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Tulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences." Sponsor: Tulane University
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Tulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences." Sponsor: Tulane University
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Tulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences." Sponsor: Tulane University
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"Community Hotline" is MetroEast's weekly showcase for non-profit organizations. This studio talkshow provides an easy outlet for local non‑profits, schools, government agencies and other community groups to speak directly to a large audience, at no cost, so that they may share information about their organizations, and the issues that concern them. Hosted by Monica Weitzel on Wednesday nights at 7pm on Channel 21, Community Hotline helps organizations connect with the community
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Dr Menson-Furr, an Associate Professor of African American Literature and Director of the African and African American Studies Program at the University of Memphis; gives an insightful lecture on August Wilson's work Fences at Germantown High School Library
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In the past few weeks, the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp honoring playwright August Wilson, and Netflix released a film version of Wilson's celebrated play, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." It stars Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, in his final role. That is why we were inspired to revisit this episode, which originally posted in 2017. It tells the story of two giants of American theater: Wilson, and his longtime collaborator, director Lloyd Richards. Together they brought many...
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Metro Scene host Marvin Jackson interviews actor Ray Anthony Thomas (Turnbo) of August Wilson's 'Jitney' during its run at Arena Stage in Washington DC. Thomas discusses what it's like to be a Wilsonian, and why acting is important to him.
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Marvin Jackson interviews actress Roz White about her local ties, her acting career, and her role in August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at Arena Stage.
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Presidential Inauguration - Today on Insight, we'll mark the inauguration of Barack Obama by talking with Sacramento residents and journalists attending the inauguration in Washington D.C. We'll also talk with a UC Davis professor Larry Berman about Obama's inaugural address and what people might expect from his first 100 days in office. August Wilson - The Sacramento Theatre Company is beginning a 10-year celebration of plays by August Wilson. Every year they'll stage - in order - his 10-play...
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Metro Scene host Marvin Jackson discusses August Wilson's 'Jitney' with actors Nija Okoro (Rena) and Brian D. Coats (Philmore) who play two of the characters in the play running at Arena Stage in Washington DC. They discuss how Wilson's characters are so relatable.
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Marvin Jackson interviews actor Eugene Lee of Two Trains Running at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. The August Wilson play is one of his works that depicts the life of Blacks in the Hill section of Pittsburgh as Wilson saw it. Mr. Lee discusses his role in the play (Memphis Lee), and he talks about his life as an actor starting at the beginning of integration to the Negro Ensemble Company to the present.
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This is a class project for Professor Lawson's August Wilson Honors Course.
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Jovan Adepo portrays Corey in Denzel Washington's adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning drama, "Fences." Susan Kamyab talks with Adepo about the new film. For more stories like this one, watch About Towne on ICTN. For more information on ICTN, visit http://ictn.tv
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The playwright of "Seven Guitars," currently on Broadway. The opera singer on being raised by musicians and her rise in the opera world.
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Playwright August Wilson introduces "Radio Golf"; Steven Roberts on "My Father's Houses"; author Abraham George.
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On the play, "Mizlansky and Zilinsky are Schmucks." Strathairn on his role in the play, "Eyes for Consuela." Wilson on race in the cultural arts.
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On Arthur Ashe's AIDS announcement; R. W. Apple, Jr. on the election; August Wilson presents "Two Trains Running."
Topics: Charlie Rose, AIDS Roundtable, R. W. Apple, Jr., August Wilson
Williamson County Parks and Recreation Update - Live Entertainment. (2021) Hosted by Kerri Hudson. Presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. (2021) WCPR Website: https://www.wcparksandrec.com/ For more Parks and Rec content, check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSjNSSBHazfvLUOv9SFClC0SfpS7Q25ZC
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Rabbi Sol Solomon chats (audio only) with director TIMOTHY DOUGLAS, who stays on and plays the Today/Yesterday trivia game with Vicki Quade and Leslie (Hoban) Blake Topics include: theater, directing, Restoration Playhouse, August Wilson, The Gospel at Colonus. Segment aired July 31, 2021 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio/podcast program #809 hosted by Dave Lefkowitz. A video of this interview is also available on this Archive site. Please Note: Segments extracted from “Dave’s...
Topics: Dave Lefkowitz, Vicki Quade, David Lefkowitz, comedy, humor, funny, radio, Timothy Douglas,...
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Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with director TIMOTHY DOUGLAS, who stays on and plays the Today/Yesterday trivia game with Vicki Quade and Leslie (Hoban) Blake Topics include: theater, directing, Restoration Playhouse, August Wilson, The Gospel at Colonus. Segment aired July 31, 2021 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio/podcast program #809 hosted by Dave Lefkowitz. Please Note: Segments extracted from “Dave’s Gone By” may have music and other elements removed for timing and media...
Topics: Timothy Douglas, Vicki Quade, Leslie (Hoban) Blake, theater, theatre, Rabbi Sol Solomon, Leslie...
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Here is the 140th episode of the long-running radio show/podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired on NY’s WGBB-AM radio, Sept. 1, 2005. Info: davesgoneby.com. host: Dave Lefkowitz Featuring: Dave talks about his vacation and Goes Off on the oil situation. Plus: Inside Broadway Says Bye to playwright August Wilson. 00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN – My Summer Vacation 00:32:00 DAVE GOES OFF – Oil 00:42:00 INSIDE BROADWAY – August Wilson 00:49:00 DAVE GOES OUT Sept. 1, 2005 Playlist:...
Topics: Arabs, August Wilson, Broadway, comedy, Dave Lefkowitz, Dave's Gone By, David Lefkowitz, deviated...
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Step aside everyone else, Denzel & Viola came to collect those Oscars.
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Dave Lefkowitz interviews actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson Topics include: August Wilson, Gem of the Ocean, Castle, Lackawanna Blues. Segment aired Feb. 28, 2015 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz. Please Note: Segments extracted from “Dave’s Gone By” may have music and other elements removed for timing and media re-posting considerations. For the full interview with all elements, please visit the audio of the complete original broadcast. All...
Topics: August Wilson, Broadway, Castle, Colorado, comedy, Dave Lefkowitz, Daves Gone By, David Lefkowitz,...
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Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews actress-singer Tamara Tunie Topics include: cabaret, Pittsburgh, August Wilson, Henry Mancini, Law & Order: SVU Segment scheduled to air Oct. 17, 2015 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz. Please Note: Segments extracted from “Dave’s Gone By” may have music and other elements removed for timing and media re-posting considerations. For the full interview with all elements, please visit the audio of the complete...
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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of December. This month, the guys celebrate the holidays and the ending of the hell of a year that was 2020. From Christmas gifts to holiday hurrahs, the cubs get festive and share their joy with you.
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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of January. This month, the guys talk about their roleplaying activities during the first month of 2021 (say what?!?). From political transitions to vaccinations, the cubs celebrate all things new in the new year.
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Fences is a 1983 play by American playwright August Wilson . Set in the 1950s, it is the sixth in Wilson's ten-part " Pittsburgh Cycle ". Like all of the "Pittsburgh" plays, Fences explores the evolving African-American experience and examines race relations , among other themes. The play won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1987 Tony Award for Best Play . The play was first developed at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center 's 1983 National...
Topics: August Wilson, African American, Drama, History
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The Piano Lesson by August Wilson with Charles S. Dutton - Boy Willie, Alfre Woodard - Berniece, Carl Gordon - Doaker, Tommy Hollis - Avery, Lou Myers - Wining Boy, Courtney B. Vance - Lymon, Zelda Harris - Maretha, Rosalyn Coleman - Grace, Tommy Lafittea - Ace, Lynne Innerst - Miss Ophelia, Harold Surratt - Papa Willie Boy, Elva Branson - Mama Berniece, Tim Hartman - Sutter
Topics: The Piano Lesson, August Wilson, Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Carl Gordon, Tommy Hollis, Lou...
