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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is proud to present its 25th anniversary season’s dramatic offering, August Wilson’s “Fences.” The play is the sixth in Wilson's ten-part "American Century Cycle," which explores the African American experience and race relations across different decades of the 20th century. Since its 1985 debut, “Fences” has been an audience favorite. The touching, witty, and sometimes brutal drama has won many awards, including the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1987 Tony Award for Best Play. “Fences” explores the complex and evolving challenges of the Black community and the obstacles they must overcome to build a safe home in a racist society in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. The titular fence that lead character - former baseball player turned garbage collector Troy Maxson - builds around his house symbolizes segregation but also protection from the outside world. It represents both the literal and metaphorical barriers that Troy erects to protect himself and his family, yet it also represents the emotional walls he has built due to his own unresolved issues and regrets. WBTT’s Education Director/Artistic Associate Jim Weaver is the director. The show runs from January 15-February 23, 2025. Performances take place in The Donelly Theatre of WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota). Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. There will be a talk-back after the matinee show on Sunday, February 9. Tickets are $52/adults, $22/students and active duty military (ages 25 and under, with valid ID). Call the Box Office (941-366-1505) or visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.
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1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236
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