Great Performances at Mason
The Acting Company: Two Trains Running
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Written by August Wilson
Directed by Nataki Garrett
The Acting Company returns with August Wilson’s Tony Award-winning play Two Trains Running. Set amid the civil rights movement, the drama centers on Memphis Lee, an African American diner owner whose business is set to be demolished for an urban renewal project. While Lee fights for fairness and dignity, his customers struggle with how gentrification is changing their lives in unpredictable ways. The Acting Company, recipient of a Tony Award for Excellence in the Theatre, is thrilled to bring to life Wilson’s vibrant characters, rich language, and thought-provoking ideas. Two Trains Running is a poignant tribute to the spirit and perseverance of the people who make our country great even when faced with overwhelming odds.
Tickets: $50, $43, $29; half-price for youth through Grade 12
Content Warnings: loud noises, mature content, and language (some racially charged language, use of the n-word, discussion of political violence, war, and profanity)
Run Time: approximately two and a half hours, plus intermission
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
A pre-performance discussion will take place in Monson Grand Tier, which is located on the third level of the Center for the Arts Lobby, 45 minutes prior to curtain.
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.
