August Wilson’s Two Trains Running
Explore the depth of racism’s roots in America with August Wilson’s Pulitzer-finalist 1990 play. The last in Wilson’s Pittsburgh cycle, the play takes place in the context of the civil-rights movement, rioting, and gentrification, and focuses on Memphis Lee’s attempts to get a fair price for his restaurant when the city pans to demolish it.
AAPAC Fundraiser: Jitney Special Showing
An ensemble of Black actors presents August Wilson’s play Jitney, about a group of rides-for-hire “jitney” drivers in the Hill district of Pittsburgh, where white drivers will not venture. The drivers grapple with the specter of Vietnam, family and community conflict, addiction, and racism. $30 ticket price includes parking. Get your Jitney Tickets HERE. […]
AAPAC Fundraiser: Jitney Special Showing
An ensemble of Black actors presents August Wilson’s play Jitney, about a group of rides-for-hire “jitney” drivers in the Hill district of Pittsburgh, where white drivers will not venture. The drivers grapple with the specter of Vietnam, family and community conflict, addiction, and racism. $30 ticket price includes parking. Get your Jitney Tickets HERE. […]
Jitney: a Play by August Wilson
Take a ride through 1970s Pittsburgh with the Vortex Theatre’s all-Black cast of August Wilson’s play Jitney. This wonderful ensemble piece features the story of a group of unlicensed “jitney” drivers providing crucial taxi services to their community, which regular taxis will not serve. Tickets $24 ($19 students/SAG-AFTRA). Get yours HERE!
Jitney: a Play by August Wilson
Take a ride through 1970s Pittsburgh with the Vortex Theatre’s all-Black cast of August Wilson’s play Jitney. This wonderful ensemble piece features the story of a group of unlicensed “jitney” drivers providing crucial taxi services to their community, which regular taxis will not serve. Tickets $24 ($19 students/SAG-AFTRA). Thursday nights: “Bring a Friend, Share […]