# Phylicia Rashad Directs August Wilson's Fences

> Phylicia Rashad to direct August Wilson's Fences at Mark Taper Forum.
- Title: Phylicia Rashad Directs August Wilson's Fences | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/phylicia-rashad-august-wilson-fences-ctg-mark-taper-forum-1236708588
- Author: Chris Gardner
- Published: 2026-09-23T18:56:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: phylicia rashad, august wilson, fences, mark tapper forum, center theatre group, negro league baseball, troy maxson, rose maxson, cory maxson
## 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."
## Key takeaway

Phylicia Rashad will direct an adaptation of August Wilson's Fences at Mark Taper Forum from May 26 to July 3, 2027.