August Wilson's work as a playwright is well respected throughout the nation and the world. Please take some time to watch a few clips (some interviews, some stage plays or films) of his work. When watching, notice staging. How do different productions tackle Wilson's description and request concerning stage directions and characters?
Interview Documentary of Fences
Denzel Washington's opinion about Fences and more Denzel.
Denzel in Fences
And another scene.
Fences (another production)
Clips from Cygnet theater's The Piano Lesson
Final scene from The Piano Lesson movie (1995)
Some other August Wilson Plays:
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Jitney
Gem of the Ocean: montage
August Wilson interview (for those of you who missed it the first time)
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