Showtimes
- 2019
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- Sun, Mar 107:30pm
- Mar 11
- Tue, Mar 127:30pm
- Wed, Mar 137:30pm
- Thu, Mar 147:30pm
- Fri, Mar 158:00pm
- Sat, Mar 168:00pm
- Sun, Mar 172:00pm7:30pm
- Mar 18
- Tue, Mar 197:30pm
- Wed, Mar 207:30pm
- Thu, Mar 217:30pm
- Fri, Mar 228:00pm
- Sat, Mar 238:00pm
- Sun, Mar 242:00pm7:30pm
- Mar 25
- Tue, Mar 267:30pm
- Wed, Mar 277:30pm
- Thu, Mar 287:30pm
- Fri, Mar 298:00pm
- Sat, Mar 302:00pm8:00pm
- Sun, Mar 312:00pm
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About
By August Wilson
Stand up for what’s right and experience the genius of August Wilson. It’s 1969 in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. The city has big plans for what they call urban renewal, but Memphis Lee’s diner stands in the way. He and his customers fight for survival on the precipice of enormous change. Discover what really matters in this slice of life masterpiece that digs deep into the heart of the American Dream.
From the Artistic Director:
August Wilson (Fences, Triad Stage 2016) is hands down one of the greatest writers our country has produced. When I first saw Lloyd Richard’s acclaimed Broadway production of Two Trains Running, I remember being shattered by the power of the funny and harrowing story of the amazing people I had met that evening at Memphis Lee’s diner. This remains my favorite of Wilson’s plays and I know it will shake you to your core. We are thrilled this production is part of UNCG’s year-long event series “The 60s: Exploring the Limits”.
PAST EVENTS
First Rehearsal
Tuesday, February 12 @ 12 pm
International Civil Rights Center and Museum
Join us as we greet the cast and creative team, hear about the show, and enjoy light refreshments!
Book Club: The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
Tuesday, February 19 @ 6 pm
Benjamin Branch Library
Technically Talking
Tuesday, March 12 @ approx. 9:30 pm (immediately following 7:30 pm show)
A behind-the-scenes conversation with our director and designers.
InSight with Hilda Willis
Sunday, March 17 @ approx. 4:30 pm (immediately following 2 pm show)
Dudley Alumni Night
Tuesday, March 19 @ 7:30 pm
Show your Dudley Pride! Support our work with Dudley High School, our Project Discovery partner. Over 100 Dudley students will see Two Trains Running, and will receive classroom workshops on August Wilson and the play.
PreText
Wednesday, March 20 @ 7:00 pm
A pre-show conversation that offers context and ways to connect to the show's thematic elements.
PostScript
Thursday, March 21 @ approx. 9:30 pm (immediately following 7:30 pm show)
A free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
Wine Tasting
Friday, March 22 @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy a treat for your palate before the show.
Storytelling Night | Theme: Persistence
Monday, March 25 @ 7:00 pm
UpStage Cabaret
Storytellers and audience members join us for an evening of stories inspired by themes from our MainStage!
Book Club: The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead
Wednesday, March 27 @ 6:00 pm
Scuppernong Books // Facebook event
“Great play! Acting and direction was spot on.”
