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. NEOHIOPAL SUBSCRIBERS SEE IT EARLY AND SAVE!! 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. ###