A Noise Within continues commitment to August Wilson’s ‘American Century Cycle’ with ‘The Piano Lesson’
WHAT:
A Noise Within continues its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with The Piano Lesson, the fourth play in Wilson’s extraordinary 10-play cycle that explores the Black experience in 20th century America decade-by decade. A captivating story about legacy, identity and cultural heritage unfolds in 1930s Pittsburgh, where a brother and sister are locked in a bitter dispute. At the center of their debate is a precious family heirloom—a piano with the faces of their ancestors carved into it. While one sees an important history worth preserving, the other sees the key to unlocking a brighter future. In Wilson’s enthralling prose, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play weaves together elements of history and spirituality, creating a haunting story about reckoning with a complicated past.
• Written by August Wilson
• Directed by Gregg T. Daniel
• Starring LeShay Tomlinson Boyce, Jernard Burks, Kai A. Ealy, Madison Keffer, Alex Morris, Nija Okoro, Gerald C. Rivers, Evan Lewis Smith
• Presented by A Noise Within, Geoff Elliot and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, producing artistic directors
WHEN:
Previews Oct. 13 – Oct. 18
Performances Oct. 19 – Nov. 10
• Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 16 ONLY (preview)
• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 17 (preview), Oct. 24**, Nov. 7 (dark Oct. 31)
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 18 (preview), Oct. 25Ŧ, Nov. 1Ŧ, Nov. 8Ŧ
• Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 (no matinee on Oct. 19)
• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 19 (Opening Night), Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9
• Sundays at 2 p.m.: Oct. 13 (preview); Oct. 20*, Oct. 27**, Nov. 3, Nov. 10
*A one-hour INsiders Discussion Group will take place prior to the matinee on Sunday, Oct. 20 beginning at 12:30 p.m.
**The performance on Thursday, Oct. 24 is “Black Out Night,” an opportunity for an audience self-identifying as Black to experience the performance together; tickets include a post-show reception (non-Black-identifying patrons are welcome to attend, or to select a different performance).
Ŧ Post–performance conversations with the artists take place every Friday (except the preview) and on Sunday, Oct. 27
Student matinees are scheduled on select weekdays at 10:30 a.m. Interested educators should email education@anoisewithin.org.
WHERE:
A Noise Within
3352 E Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
TICKETS:
• Tickets start at $51.50 (including fees)
• Student tickets start at $20
• Wednesday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 17 (previews): Pay What You Choose starting at $10 (available online beginning the Monday prior to that performance)
• Discounts available for groups of 10 or more
HOW:
www.anoisewithin.org
(626) 356-3100
