Play Book Tag discussion

I read an August Wilson biography in February of last year after watching Fences with Denzel Washington and being captivated by the dialog and storytelling. Although Fences is probably the Wilson's most famous work, he wrote a The Century Cycle, 10 plays that follow the African American experience by decade of the 20th century. Gem of the Ocean, though the 9th play produced, covers the 1900 decade.

Written in 2003, performed on Broadway in 2005 and nominated for a Tony award for Best Play, Gem of the Ocean is about Citizen Barlow visiting Aunt Ester, looking for cleansing and redemption. Through a cast of characters of former slaves and a story of racial and social tensions, the spiritual Aunt Ester takes Citizen Barlow to the City of Bones.

This play is mystical and lyrical, with chanting and singing. Though I enjoyed reading it, I would love to see a production of it. Denzel Washington has claimed he will make each play into a movie.

Ceaser Wilkes was my favorite character to analyze. He is an African American policeman who has an obsession with upholding the law.

I look forward to the rest of the plays in this series.

The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre produced all of Wilson's plays a few years back ... one per year to cover the entire cycle. Marvelous!
I highly recommend going to see a production of any of his plays if you find one near you.

Book Concierge wrote: "The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre produced all of Wilson's plays a few years back ... one per year to cover the entire cycle. Marvelous!
I highly recommend going to see a production of any of his pla..."

This sounds amazing. I do plan to read them all.