A Visit to The Hill: Exploring August Wilson's Pittsburgh

Playwright August Wilson grew up in The Hill District in Pittsburgh and wrote plays about the people and struggles of this predominantly Black neighborhood. Wilson's famed Century Cycle positions a play within each decade of the 20th Century. Duane spends a day in The Hill visiting August Wilson's childhood home, which is now an arts center, with author and theater critic Christopher Rawson; We visit the presumed spot of the seminal Wilson character, Aunt Esther's home; We'll eat at one of Wilson's favorite restaurants; visit with librarians at the University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library about the August Wilson Archive, and visit the fantastic permanent display dedicated to Wilson at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
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In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction
09:20 - Visiting the apartment where August Wilson grew up
12:14 - Making a donation to the August Wilson House
13:07 - The August Wilson House, backyard performing space
14:54 - Aunt Esther's House location
20:10 - Other August Wilson sites in The Hill

[maste]

What a great video this is! Thank you for creating a visit to August Wilson's neighborhood.

[goddesscharisse]

That's my boyfriend touring you through the exhibit at the end. Thanks for coming to the Center and to Pittsburgh!

[RL-ckzk]

It is truly remarkable and inspiring to witness the profound impact of August Wilson's work and the characters he created. His unwavering commitment to prioritizing character development has left an indelible mark on the world of theater. I express my sincere gratitude for your filming this.

[cliftonbowers]

Mom and i would do just that what ypur programs are about for historical markers and museums too..later her and dad ..they went to other countries .😮