Oct 15 - Dec 01

How I Learned What I Learned

About the Show

August Wilson’s HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED

OCT 15 – DEC 01
FIELDING STAGE

 

From Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson comes this autobiographical one-actor play chronicling Wilson’s life as a Black artist in the Hill District in Pittsburgh. Through stories about his first jobs, first loves, and experiences with racism, we go deep into the life of one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century, from his roots to the completion of his history-making American Century Cycle, his ten-play series showcasing Black experience from across the twentieth century.

By August Wilson
Co-Conceived by Todd Kreidler
Directed by taneisha duggan

Run Time (Approx): 1 hour, 45 minutes. No intermission
Recommended Ages: 13+
Context Notes: In depth discussions of racism and racial aggression, discussions of violence, death, sexuality, incarceration, alcohol and drug use, gun and knife use, mentions of genocide, and use of profanity.

 

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Cast

Stephen Conrad Moore

he/him

August Wilson

Creative Team

taneisha duggan

Director

Nina Ball

she/her

Scenic Design

Jarrod Barnes

he/him

Costume Design

Xavier Pierce

he/him

Lighting Design

Tye Hunt Fitzgerald

he/they

Co-Sound Design

Dan Roach

Projection Design

Jonah Bobilin

he/they

Associate Lighting Design

Kevin Gregory Dwyer

he/him

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