Description

This powerful and poignant drama, set against the backdrop of 1930s Pittsburgh, promises to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling, compelling characters, and exploration of African American history and heritage. A brother and his sister are in a battle. At the center lies the family’s prized possession, an heirloom piano that is covered with incredible carvings detailing the family’s rise from slavery. Boy Willie wants to sell it and build the family fortune. Berniece on the other hand will go to any length to keep it and preserve the family history. Their uncle stands in between. The genius of August Wilson gives power and haunting voice to the ghosts of their past and elevates their stories to monumental heights and a stunning conclusion.