Karamu House

presents

August Wilson’s

FENCES

September 27 – October 21, 2018

Jelliffe Theatre

Karamu House opens the 2018/19 theatrical season with August Wilson’s Fences. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece will be presented in the newly-renovated historic Jelliffe Theatre from Thursday, September 27 through Sunday, October 21. 

Directed by Karamu President + CEO, Tony F. Sias, the play features Darryl Tatum as Troy Maxson, Colleen Longshaw* as Rose Maxson, Dar’Jon M. Bentley as Cory Maxson, and Peter Lawson Jones* as Bono. 

For tickets, call 216.795.7077 or visit www.karamuhouse.org.

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

7:30 PM | PREVIEW NIGHT

TICKETS ONLY $25!!

SYNOPSIS

Set in 1957 Pittsburgh, Fences tells the story of Troy Maxson, a black man in his middle years who struggles to provide for his family.  In his prime, Troy was a standout baseball player.  Due to the color barrier as well as a prison sentence, he was never able to pursue his dream of having a professional Major League Baseball career.   Troy’s inner conflicts and frustrations take their toll on his relationships with his wife and his children as they too seek opportunities to fulfill their dreams.  

ACTING COMPANY

Troy – Darryl Tatum

Rose – Colleen Longshaw*

Lyons – Dyrell Barnett

Cory – Dar’Jon M. Bentley

Gabriel – Prophet D. Seay

Bono – Peter Lawson Jones*

Raynell – Taya Offutt Decker and Logan Dior Williams

(* denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers in the United States.)

CREATIVE TEAM

Playwright – August Wilson

Director – Tony F. Sias

Scenic Designer – Richard Morris, Jr.

Lighting Designer – Colleen Albrecht

Costume Designer – Inda Blatch-Geib

Wardrobe Coordinator – Brielle McGrew

Sound Designer – Jeremy Dobbins

Props Manager – Cliffie Jones

Assistant Director – Sheffia Dooley

Fight Choreographer – Kevin Inouye

Technical Director – Rob Peck

Stage Manager – Dora Farona

Line Producer – Nathan A. Lilly

Karamu House, the oldest multicultural performing arts center in the country, is located at 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. 

Tickets range from $25–$40.  Special savings for groups of 20+! 

For tickets, please call 216.795.7077 or visit www.karamuhouse.org.

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