August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON

AUG 31 - SEPT 28, 2025
By August Wilson
Directed by Paige Hernandez

Award-winning American classic

This Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, presented as part of Baltimore’s August Wilson Celebration, tells the story of a pair of siblings and the fate of their cherished family heirloom: a piano carved with images of their ancestors previously owned by the family’s former enslavers. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, the play weaves history and spirituality together in a haunting narrative that explores the conflict between protecting one’s heritage and forging a path into the future.

This production is sponsored by Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP and Paco and Tina Rodriguez.

Run Time: 2 hr 25 min, plus intermission

Content Advisory

Please be aware that this production contains:

  • Strong language, including profanity and racially charged terms

  • Flashing lights and loud sound effects

  • A non-firing prop weapon onstage

  • Depictions and discussion of intimate situations

  • Theatrical haze

  • References to and portrayals of racial violence and other violent situations

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First Read
Rehearsal
Production
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Cast & Creatives

Everyman Company Everyman Resident Company
RJ Brown
RJ Brown Boy Willie
Payton Crosier
Payton Crosier Maretha
Louis E. Davis 
Louis E. Davis  Lymon
Mack Leamon
Mack Leamon Avery
KenYatta Rogers
KenYatta Rogers Wining Boy
Mecca Rogers
Mecca Rogers Maretha
Chinai Routté
Chinai Routté Berniece
Jefferson A. Russell
Jefferson A. Russell Doaker
Mecca Verdell
Mecca Verdell Grace
Daniel Ettinger
Scenic Design
David Burdick
Costume Design
Alberto Segarra
Lighting Design
David Remedios
Sound Design
Denise O'Brien
Wig Design & Hair Consultation
Gerrad Alex Taylor
Fight & Intimacy
Robyn Quick
Dramaturg
Hannah Louise Jones
Stage Management
Will Lebow & Quincy Phillips
Piano Recordings
PROUDLY PRESENTED AS PART OF

 

August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

www.concordtheatricals.com