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6PM – MEET AND GREET - 7PM PANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWED BY Q&A |
| The Producers of August Wilson’s Radio Golf and Walker International Communications Group in conjunction with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture present a panel discussion “The Women of August Wilson” – on Monday, May 14, 2007 at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - 135th Street & Lenox Avenue- with Ebony Jo Ann, Linda Gravette, Roz Coleman, Leslie Uggams, Stephanie Berry and Heather Alicia Simms- celebrating the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson and the role of women in his plays. August Wilson's Portrait of the African American Experience In the 20th Century is now complete as RADIO GOLF open on Broadway. In one interview August is quoted; " I try to portray them (the women) from their own viewpoint as opposed to my viewpoint. I am to some extent able to step around on the other side of the table, if you will.” |
| Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 135th Street & Lenox Avenue |
| As an American playwright, August Wilson’s achievements were nothing short of extraordinary, but his personal story—an African-American high-school dropout who overcame tremendous obstacles to pursue his art—is particularly inspiring. He finished Radio Golf shortly before dying of liver cancer, thereby completing the monumental task he had set out for himself. April 20 marks the last time a new August Wilson play will premiere on Broadway. |
RSVP:Natalie Clarke 718 703 2264 nc.wicg@gmail.com
Contact:
Natalie Clarke 718 703 2260
nc.wicg@gmail.com
