The Vortex Theatre Presents: August Wilson's Jitney

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Friday, March 08, 2024

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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03/08/2024 07:30 PM 03/08/2024 09:30 PM America/Bahia_Banderas The Vortex Theatre Presents: August Wilson's Jitney The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, known for masterpieces like Fences and The Piano Lesson, takes us on a ride through 19970s Pittsburgh. Directed by the talented Angela Littleton, this play unearths the compelling tale of a group of itinerant Black drivers providing taxi services to their community. It's a story brimming with family conflict, the shadow of Vietnam, battles against addiction and confronting the ever-present specter of racism in a terrific ensemble piece. Featuring Marcus Ivey, Gene Corbin, Darryl DeLoach, Nicee Wagner, Finnie Coleman, Mack Leamon, and Steven Higgins.Event LinksTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2215291-1Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2215291-2Fac... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/albuquerque/events/the-vortex-theatre/the-vortex-theatre-presents-august-wilsons-jitney-175173?ref=uceaddevent The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

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Alta Monte (Albuquerque)
Bel-Air (Albuquerque)
McKinley (Albuquerque)
Montgomery Heights (Albuquerque)

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, known for masterpieces like Fences and The Piano Lesson, takes us on a ride through 19970s Pittsburgh. Directed by the talented Angela Littleton, this play unearths the compelling tale of a group of itinerant Black drivers providing taxi services to their community. It's a story brimming with family conflict, the shadow of Vietnam, battles against addiction and confronting the ever-present specter of racism in a terrific ensemble piece. Featuring Marcus Ivey, Gene Corbin, Darryl DeLoach, Nicee Wagner, Finnie Coleman, Mack Leamon, and Steven Higgins.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2215291-1

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