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FENCES

Presented by The City Theatre Company at The City Theatre

February 26-March 22, 2009

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CITY THEATRE STEPS TO THE PLATE IN AUGUST WILSON’S LANDMARK PLAY FENCES “Death ain’t nothing but a fastball on the outside corner.” Winner of nearly every major theatrical award, including the Tony Award for Best Play, the Pulitzer Prize, the New York Drama Critics Award, the Outer Circle Theatre Award and many others. Written by August Wilson, the play tells the story of Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball league who is working as a garbage collector in 1957. In his view, the world is comprised of a series of fences that have closed him in during his life, including racism, poverty, lack of education, and loneliness. Denied one opportunity after another – despite his talent, work, and intelligence – Maxson struggles to protect his family, even as he fences them in while doing so. His son, Corey, struggles to throw off the reins of his domineering, yet well-meaning father. His wife, Rose, is a devoted and loving woman who is wronged by her unhappy husband. The play certainly provides a perspective into the African-American experience in the first half of the 20th century, yet at the same time, it manages to transcend those boundaries and speak eloquently to the universal elements of human relationships. The play will be returning to Broadway in the spring of 2009 directed by Suzan – Lori Parks.

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    The City Theatre

    3823 Airport Boulevard
    Austin, TX 78722

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets: Tickets $15-20, Guaranteed Reserved Seating $25, Students $12, Group discounts available. Thursdays pay what you can.

    Info Phone: 512-524-2870

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 26-March 22, 2009

    Times:
    Thur–Sat, 8pm
    Sun 5:30pm

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    • Event Name: FENCES
      "Happy to see it. Will see again"
      Review posted by: Kasey James from Austin, TX, Mar 03, 2009
      

      Fences was a great production and well directed. I don't know much about the director Lisa Jordan but she did a good job. Everyone should see this play, I am glad I did.

      Fences was a great production and well directed. I don't know much about the director Lisa Jordan but she did a good job. Everyone should see this play, I am glad I did.

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      "Well - deserved standing ovation!"
      Review posted by: David from Austin, Feb 27, 2009
      

      I saw the show opening night and the first time to see a full production of August Wilson. A well-deserved standing ovation for a powerful play and an incredible group of actors.

      I saw the show opening night and the first time to see a full production of August Wilson. A well-deserved standing ovation for a powerful play and an incredible group of actors.

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    • Event Name: FENCES
      "Happy to see it. Will see again"
      Review posted by: Kasey James from Austin, TX, Mar 03, 2009
      

      Fences was a great production and well directed. I don't know much about the director Lisa Jordan but she did a good job. Everyone should see this play, I am glad I did.

      Fences was a great production and well directed. I don't know much about the director Lisa Jordan but she did a good job. Everyone should see this play, I am glad I did.

    • Event Name: FENCES
      "Well - deserved standing ovation!"
      Review posted by: David from Austin, Feb 27, 2009
      

      I saw the show opening night and the first time to see a full production of August Wilson. A well-deserved standing ovation for a powerful play and an incredible group of actors.

      I saw the show opening night and the first time to see a full production of August Wilson. A well-deserved standing ovation for a powerful play and an incredible group of actors.

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