Notes on the August Wilson American Century Cycle

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As we enter the final week of the ten-week American Century Cycle of plays, Radio Golf, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on where this journey has taken us while exploring the work of America’s greatest 20th century playwright, August Wilson. We began ten weeks ago with
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One way to introduce The Piano Lesson is by reviewing the playwright’s thoughts about the play, the plot, the characters and how the play unfolds on the…
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Extra notes. May 15, 2022. Have I discovered a source explaining Bynum’s Shiny Man in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone? Wilson introduces the concept of…
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Cross-posted from Blogmas - https://raymmaxx.wordpress.com/2021/12/11/blogmas-day-11/ Tomorrow we meet by Zoom to discuss Gem of the Ocean, the ninth…
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Greek tragedy themes in King Hedley II. A few things caught my interest in King Hedley II. First of all the Greek Chorus that Wilson has Stool Pigeon…
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Session #7 Session #6 There were many distractions this week. But the show must go on! I like to finish reading the play by Wednesday, write up my notes…
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Session #7 Session #6 For starters, Radio Golf is August Wilson’s “shout out” to the black middle class, its strengths and its weaknesses as a group. In…
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Session #7 It's been a busy week with people gearing up for Easter, Passover, and on-going Ramadhan. It was reflected in reduced attendance at our…
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