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.
Electric Voices: A Celebration of the Culture
New Mexico Black Student Alliance’s Black History Month Event on Sunday, February 23rd at Electric Playhouse will feature speakers, exhibits, vendors, a DJ, plus free food and a chance to play in the Electric Playhouse’s interactive exhibits! (Check out the Instagram video invite HERE.) Entry is FREE with RSVP!
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. […]
AfroMundo Festival: World Premiere of “Sterling’s Silver”
An enhanced Reader’s Production of a play by New Mexico resident Karen Jones Meadows, author of multiple anthologized and performed plays, and the recipient of a 2020 Story Protector Award. She has presented at the United Nations, UNESCO, International Women’s Economic Forum, and much more. Tickets are free and reservations required. Click HERE for more […]
Interview with the Cast of Jitney
Enjoy a scene performed by the all-Black cast of the Vortex’s production of Jitney, followed by an interview with the cast! Free Parking Available under Civic Plaza; bring your slip for validation.
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 […]