KC Melting Pot Theatre will honor the legendary August Wilson by presenting Fences as part of our 10th anniversary season. This production comes at a momentous time, as Wilson is recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—an enduring tribute to his extraordinary legacy as a storyteller and cultural icon. Performances run February 13-22.
Fences explores the complexities of family, race, and identity in 1950s Pittsburgh. Troy Maxson, a former baseball player turned sanitation worker, struggles to reconcile with his past while navigating the challenges of fatherhood and marriage.
Cast:
Lewis Morrow (Troy Maxson)
Melonnie Walker (Rose)
Jerron O'Neal (Jim Bono)
Tim Burks (Lyons)
Dennis Jackson (Gabriel)
Terrace Wyatt Jr. (Cory)
Zionne Dandridge (Raynell)
Crew:
Director - Lynn King
Set Design - Doug Schroeder
Lights - Warren Deckert
Sound Design - Dennis Jackson
Stage Manager - Aalayah Norwood
Assistant Stage Manager - Lillian Manuel
Costumer - Amber Redmond
Dramaturg - Melonnie Walker
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