Olney Theatre Presents The Piano Lesson (Photos)

Olney Theatre Center presents The Piano Lesson by playwright August Wilson now through June 1 in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. The play follows the Charleses, an African-American family living in Pittsburgh in 1936, as they struggle over the sale of a precious family heirloom, literally and figuratively fighting the ghosts of their past.

The show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets start at $48.50 and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 301.924.3400 or online at Olney Theatre website. The theater is located at 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Olney.

Photos courtesy of Olney Theatre Center by Stan Barouh

View The Piano Lesson program on the Olney Theatre Center website.

Directed by Jamil Jude

Cast:
Ronald Conner, Boy Willie
Jessica Frances Dukes, Berniece
Lauren DuPree, Grace
JaBen Early, Avery
Jon Hudson Odom, Lymon
Jonathan Peck, Doaker
Harold Surratt, Wining Boy
Nicole Wildy, Maretha

Crew:
Daniel Ettinger, Scenic Design
Reggie Ray, Costume Design
Xavier Pierce, Lighting Design
Elisheba Ittoop, Sound Design
Paige Hernandez, Choreographer/Musical Director
Robb Hunter, Fight Choreographer
C. Renee Alexander, Production Stage Manager
Dennis A. Blackledge, Director of Production
Jason King Jones, Associate Artistic Director/Director of Education