Set in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, August Wilson's "Fences" depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker. A towering figure facing thwarted aspirations, Troy attempts to assert control over his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. "Fences" explores the walls we build around ourselves and our loved ones, while also illuminating one family’s struggles during this era. A theatrical "must see!"
Cast and Creative team for August Wilson's FENCES at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Cast
CJ Stewart
Cory Maxson
CJ STEWART (Cory Maxson) a native of Dallas, TX, but resides in NYC. He received classical training in the U.K. where he starred as the title role in Othello. Credits include, Off-Broadway: Measure for Measure (The PIT). U.K. Theatre: Mary Stuart (Old Rep Theatre), She Stoops to Conquer (Birmingham Conservatoire) Regional: Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth (Theater at Monmouth). The Piano Lesson (PVAMU). TV: “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” (HULU). MFA in Acting, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. @TheAmazingCstew
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Each theater season, we produce five theater shows — including musicals and comedies — in our 349-seat main stage Elizabeth Wallace Theater. From concept to curtain call, every element of our productions is created in-house: featuring outstanding direction, superb production design, and top-notch progressional performers, many who've been on Broadway.
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Ernest Hemingway portrayed by John Dennis Anderson
Wade Hampton High School (2/7 - 2/7)
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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (1/28 - 2/22) COMEDY | |
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Heroes of the Fourth Turning
The Warehouse Theatre (1/30 - 2/15) | |
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The Great Gatsby
Peace Center (3/31 - 4/5) | |
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ADD ON: The Alcove Lounge - Hadestown - Does NOT Include Event Ticket
The Hall at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (2/5 - 2/5) | |
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Heather's The Musical
Electric City Playhouse (8/14 - 8/23) | ||
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Chicago
North Charleston Performing Arts Center (2/6 - 2/8) | |
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Hans Christian Andersen Jr., A Musical Fable of Copenhagen
Lighthouse Christian Theatre (4/9 - 4/18) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (University of South Carolina)
Koger Center for the Arts (3/19 - 3/19) | |
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