The play
After the funeral
August Wilson’s Century Cycle, 1948: a Pittsburgh backyard gathers after the funeral of bluesman Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton.
The direction
Sensitivity to every story
His expertise and sensitivity to people and their stories are evident in everything he does.
— Madison Mooney, Executive Director · Long Beach Playhouse · 2019
The ensemble
Given excellent voice
Wilson’s poetic words that dive deep are given excellent voice by the well-cast ensemble.
— Anita W. Harris, Signal Tribune · 2019
About the Production
August Wilson's Seven Guitars, part of his monumental Century Cycle, is set in 1948 Pittsburgh, in the backyard where neighbors gather after the funeral of blues guitarist Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton. Rich with music, memory, and the weight of unfulfilled dreams, this Long Beach Playhouse production brought Wilson's vivid community of voices fully to life.
"His expertise and sensitivity to people and their stories are evident in everything he does."
— Madison Mooney, Executive Director, Long Beach Playhouse · BroadwayWorld · 2019
"Seven Guitars is ultimately a three-hour meditation on the black experience, resonant as much today as in 1948."
— Anita W. Harris, Signal Tribune · May 31, 2019
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Creative Team
Director
Rovin Jay
Asst. Director / Choreographer
Sonya L. Randall
Stage Manager
Cassandra Rodriguez
Scenic Design
Greg Fritsche
Costume Design
Donna Fritsche
Lighting Design
Donny Jackson
Sound Design
Andrew Wilcox
Cast
Rayshawn Chism
Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton
Latonya Kitchen
Vera
William Warren
Hedley
Ebonie Marie
Louise
Jay Reed
Canewell
Gilbert Roy Deleon
Red
Justyn High
Ruby
Photo Credit
Mike Hardy