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The Acting Company: August Wilson's "Two Trains Running"

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The Acting Company: August Wilson's "Two Trains Running"

Theater
Wednesday, March 19
7:30 - 9:30 pm (Doors open at 7 PM)
Wisconsin Union Theater | Shannon Hall
Cost: $8-$66
Set in Civil Rights Era Pittsburgh, "Two Trains Running" tells the stories of a Black American community seeking equity, connection and justice amidst changes to its neighborhood.

A Tony Award winner, The Acting Company simultaneously works to develop early-career professional actors and to bring sophisticated, highest-caliber theater to communities across the country. Founded with the first graduating class of drama students from The Juilliard School, it has launched the careers of Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Lorraine Toussaint, Rainn Wilson, and Jeffrey Wright, among many others. Come see its production of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–nominated play Two Trains Running.

Set in a local restaurant on the brink of demolition in Civil Rights Era Pittsburgh, Two Trains Running tells the stories of a Black American community seeking equity, connection and justice in the face of radical changes to its neighborhood.

Content Warnings: Loud noises, mature content and language (some racially-charged language, use of the n-word, discussion of political violence, war, and profanity). No nudity or graphic sexuality. Suggested audience: Age 16+

The Program:

 

The Acting Company's Kent Gash talks about "Two Trains Running"

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Single ticket pricing:
  • UW–Madison Students: $12 / $10 / $8
  • General Public: $66 / $51 / $36
  • Wisconsin Union Members: $60 / $47 / $33
  • Student (any): $60 / $47 / $33
  • Youth (17 and under): $15

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THEATER SEASON

A Tony Award winner, The Acting Company simultaneously works to develop early-career professional actors and to bring sophisticated, highest-caliber theater to communities across the country. Founded with the first graduating class of drama students from The Juilliard School, it has launched the careers of Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Lorraine Toussaint, Rainn Wilson, and Jeffrey Wright, among many others. Come see its production of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–nominated play Two Trains Running.

Set in a local restaurant on the brink of demolition in Civil Rights Era Pittsburgh, Two Trains Running tells the stories of a Black American community seeking equity, connection and justice in the face of radical changes to its neighborhood.

Content Warnings: Loud noises, mature content and language (some racially-charged language, use of the n-word, discussion of political violence, war, and profanity). No nudity or graphic sexuality. Suggested audience: Age 16+

The Program:

 

The Acting Company's Kent Gash talks about "Two Trains Running"

Save up to 20% off of single ticket prices by adding this concert to a Build-Your-Own Subscription. Prices vary.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Single ticket pricing:
  • UW–Madison Students: $12 / $10 / $8
  • General Public: $66 / $51 / $36
  • Wisconsin Union Members: $60 / $47 / $33
  • Student (any): $60 / $47 / $33
  • Youth (17 and under): $15

Event Categories

THEATER SEASON

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WUD Performing Arts Committee
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