August Wilson’s Fences
Written by August Wilson | Directed by Lisa Strum

June 1–20, 2027

Experience one of the greatest plays in American theatre history. 

August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Fences is a powerful story about family, hard choices, and the dreams we carry with us. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the play follows Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball player who now works a steady job while trying to provide for his family. At the heart of the story is Troy’s complicated relationship with his teenage son, Cory. Cory wants a chance to chase his own future, but Troy’s past disappointments and hard-earned beliefs shape how he parents, and the two clash over opportunity, responsibility, and what it really means to be a man. Both intimate and epic, Fences is a cornerstone of American theatre—an unforgettable story of hope, pride, and the bonds that both hold us together and pull us apart.

Estimated Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including one 15-minute intermission)

Powerful • Pulitzer Prize Winner • Poignant

Honorary Producers Sheldon & Bonnie Post