The play
A Pulitzer and a Tony
August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama, set in 1950s Pittsburgh.
The selection
Understanding the layers
I wanted someone who could understand the layers of this piece.
— Michael Serna, Artistic Director, Costa Mesa Playhouse · 2024
The story
The fences we build
A former Negro League ballplayer turned garbageman, wrestling with dreams deferred and the fences he builds around those he loves.
About the Production
August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, set in 1950s Pittsburgh. Troy Maxson, a garbage collector and former Negro League baseball player, struggles with the weight of his past, his dreams deferred, and the fences he builds around the people he loves. A masterwork of the American Century Cycle.
"Director Rovin Jay's vision comes through with a well-presented portrayal of how culturally people would talk... this aspect of the culture was captured quite well in this production."
— Patrick Chavis, The Orange Curtain Review · May 20, 2024
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In an OC Theatre Guild preview, Costa Mesa Playhouse Artistic Director Michael Serna explained why he chose Rovin Jay to direct:
"I wanted someone who could understand the layers of this piece."
— Michael Serna, Artistic Director, Costa Mesa Playhouse · OC Theatre Guild · 2024
Read Full Feature — OC Theatre Guild →
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Creative Team
Director
Rovin Jay
Assistant Director
Sonya L. Randall
Stage Manager
Sage Delaney
Scenic Design
David Scaglione
Costume Design
Sonya L. Randall
Lighting Design
Donny Jackson
Sound Design
Jessie Wilson
Cast
Troy Maxson
Damon Rutledge
Rose Maxson
Taj Young
Jim Bono
Van Hudson, Jr.
Gabriel Maxson
Philip Bushell
Ja'Lil Nelson
Charlie Pelmon
Kyle Winston
Photo Credit
Michael Serna, Donny D. Jackson