Seattle Rep's JITNEY: Beyond the Theatre
Seattle Rep presents JITNEY by August Wilson from February 28 to March 29, 2020. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books and films to enhance your experience of the show.
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Smoketown
This portrait of black life and cultural excellence in Pittsburgh in the 20th century includes a chapter on Wilson and his “Pittsburgh Cycle.”
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Conversations With August Wilson
In this collection of interviews, Wilson talks at length about his writing process, plays, background, and influences.
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Seattle Rep's JITNEY website
In the 1970s, when licensed cabs refused to service Pittsburgh’s predominantly black Hill District, Jim Becker establishes a rideshare service to meet the needs of his community. Faced with the devastating news that the city is about to shut down their business, Becker and his cab drivers struggle to confront an uncertain future. An emotional family reunion, generational conflict, and workplace gossip set the stage for drama as each man fights to prevail in the face of adversity.
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