From The Hollywood Reporter · Chris Gardner · · 1m
Phylicia Rashad Directs August Wilson's Fences
Phylicia Rashad to direct August Wilson's Fences at Mark Taper Forum.
In brief
Phylicia Rashad to direct August Wilson's Fences at Mark Taper Forum. Phylicia Rashad will direct an adaptation of August Wilson's Fences at Mark Taper Forum from May 26 to July 3, 2027. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Phylicia Rashad
Phylicia Rashad is heading to downtown Los Angeles for her next directing project.
Directing Project
The multi-hyphenate talent has been tapped to direct an adaptation of August Wilson’s award-winning classic Fences at Mark Taper Forum.
Production Dates
The production will be mounted at the Center Theatre Group venue from May 26-July 3, 2027.
Fences Setting
Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences focuses on Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star.
Family Dynamics
His bitterness and anger soon start to cause ripple effects inside the home he shares with wife Rose and son Cory.
Fences Logline
Per an official logline, Fences "explores the walls we build around ourselves and our loved ones, while also illuminating one family’s struggles in a racist society."
“Per an official logline, Fences "explores the walls we build around ourselves and our loved ones, while also illuminating one family's struggles in a racist society."”
Here's the gist
Phylicia Rashad will direct an adaptation of August Wilson's Fences at Mark Taper Forum from May 26 to July 3, 2027.
