August Wilson
5 videos • 10 views • by WQED Pittsburgh August Wilson, hailed as America’s Shakespeare, left an indelible mark on the landscape of American theater with his groundbreaking Century Cycle, a series of ten plays set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Chronicling the African American experience throughout the twentieth century, Wilson’s works captured the essence of joy, frustration, history, and culture of his community. Check out more information on August Wilson and his legacy here: https://www.wqed.org/augustwilson/