Courtesy of Miss Jennifer Kay Jeter, guest director:
The value of August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON as a teaching tool is unparalleled. Wilson is known for his careful dialogue structure. What may seem like random conversation at first read is actually brilliant construction that mimics the functional dysfunction within this particular group of characters.
Wilson allows the audience to peek at a segment of African Americans in the 1930s in Pittsburgh. Far enough North of the Mason Dixon line to escape the pressure of Jim Crow but never far enough away to escape their personal family history built from slavery, poverty and deceit.
Most importantly, in THE PIANO LESSON, Wilson writes about the importance of legacy. Like each of the eight characters that you will meet this evening, you have been gifted remnants from your predecessors’ lives and will in turn leave your own mark for future generations. What is your responsibility if any to future generations? There is no right or wrong answer. It is simply your story to tell.
FROM ME:
You have three chances to see this fantastic show. Tickets are available at the door.
Look to http://www.firestonetheatre.com/ for details.
maz
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