“Fences,” the classic play by August Wilson, will be performed at 2 p.m. April 30 at Phalen Cultural Center, 4352 Mitthoeffer Road. The performance is free, but reservations and social distancing are required. To reserve a seat visit, phalen.info/fences.
The sixth play in Wilson’s 10-part “Pittsburgh Cycle,” “Fences” is set in the 1950s and explores the African American experience, racism and relationships through Troy Maxson and his family. The play debuted in 1985 and was called Wilson’s “most popular” work by The New York Times. In 1987, “Fences” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play.
The local performance, a partnership between Phalen Cultural Center and Mas Media 7 Production, will feature Darryl Crockett, Rose Marie Simmons, Ryan Robinson, Nathaniel Tate, Noah Holcomb, Jonathan Floyd Moore and Makayla Evans. Director is Mark Spencer.
If you go
What: “Fences”
When: 1:30 p.m. doors open; 2 p.m. curtain opens April 30
Where: Phalen Cultural Center, 4352 Mitthoeffer Road
Cost: Free with reservation at phalen.info/fences
