Provided/August Wilson’s “Fences,” performed by The National Players.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The National Players, America’s longest-running touring company, brings August Wilson’s most acclaimed drama, “Fences,” to Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.
Troy Maxson was a star in the Negro Baseball League, but he was past his prime by the time Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947. Now in 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy hauls garbage to provide for his family.
When his son Cory wants to play football, Troy worries the same barriers he faced will crush Cory’s dreams, and he’ll crush them first before anyone else does. But Troy’s own mistakes and regrets may be as big a threat to his family’s security as the racism that limited his opportunities. As the past closes in, Troy finds the walls he’s built for protection crumbling.
“Fences” won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1987 Tony Award for Best Play.
For the first time in its history, National Players has an all-Black/African-American ensemble for its 73rd tour of the U.S. National Players is a unique ensemble bringing innovative theater to communities large and small across the United States. They have performed in 41 states, at the White House, and for the American military in Europe, Asia and the Arctic Circle. Committed to artistic excellence and community engagement, National Players has brought literature to life for nearly 3 million people.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit stockton.edu/pac. Tickets also are available at the Stockton Performing Arts Center box office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 90 minutes before showtime. Call 609-652-9000.
