The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation presents

August Wilson's Seven Guitars

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The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation presents

August Wilson's Seven Guitars

Directed by Ron "OJ" Parson

APRIL 23 - MAY 14, 2023
Rouse Theatre

About the Show

It’s 1948 in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, and blues music echoes throughout the neighborhood. A group of old friends gathers to mourn and reminisce about Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton — a gifted guitarist whose star was on the rise and whose untimely death has irrevocably changed each of them. With live blues and lyrical dialogue, August Wilson weaves a poetic and poignant composition about the Black American experience. This landmark, Tony Award-winning play — a part of Wilson’s American Century Cycle — promises a soulful exploration of the ties that bind and the chords that hold us together.

Content Advisory

August Wilson’s Seven Guitars is suitable for adult and older teenage audiences. This landmark script contains adult language (including the n-word) as it explores the tunes of life for the story’s characters. Through poetic dialogue and blues melodies, they speak frankly and deeply about hardship, violence, death and racism. 

 

 

 

Events



Preview Performances

Be among the first to see the show before opening night and save! Preview performance tickets are discounted.

Sun, April 23 at 2:00 p.m.
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Tue, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
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Wed, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.
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Opening Night

Share the excitement of Thursday opening nights with a lively post-show cast party.

Thu, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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MEET THE ARTISTS

Stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the artistic team.

Sun, April 30 at 2:00 p.m.
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Thurs, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.
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Weds, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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PAY WHAT YOU CAN

Pay What You Can performances are an additional way we try to make live theatre accessible to those who otherwise might not be able to attend our shows. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 513-421-3888 or in person beginning at noon, day of the performance only. Tickets are subject to availability.

Wed, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Wed, May 10 at 1 p.m. (Tickets available for purchase at 11 a.m.)



AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

Trained volunteers describe the visual elements of the production via a hearing enhancement system, allowing patrons to hear dialogue, music and other sound effects. The description is timed to avoid interfering with dialogue. Before the show and during intermission, show and actor information are shared.

Sat, May 13 at 2:00 p.m.
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SIGNED PERFORMANCE

Each Rouse Theatre production offers one signed ASL performance during the show's run.

Sun, May 14 at 2:00 p.m.
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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.