Working in the Theatre August Wilson's Legacy (Season 29, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Documentary, Talk-Show

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Working in the Theatre

August Wilson's Legacy (Season 29, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Documentary, Talk-Show

The extraordinary legacy of playwright August Wilson and his 10-play cycle of African-American life in the 20th Century is explored in a two-part program. First, a panel of Wilson's collaborators -- producer James Houghton (Signature ...See moreThe extraordinary legacy of playwright August Wilson and his 10-play cycle of African-American life in the 20th Century is explored in a two-part program. First, a panel of Wilson's collaborators -- producer James Houghton (Signature Theatre Company), dramaturg Todd Kreidler, director Kenny Leon (Radio Golf, Gem of the Ocean), actor/director Ruben Santiago Hudson (Gem of the Ocean, Seven Guitars), producer Jack Viertel (Radio Golf) -- discuss the process of developing and producing Wilson's plays. In the second half, the depth and variety of Wilson's characters are explored by Stephen McKinley Henderson (Jitney, King Hedley II), Harry Lennix (Radio Golf), Tonya Pinkins (Radio Golf) and Phylicia Rashad (Gem of the Ocean), joined by director Kenny Leon. Written by The American Theatre Wing See less

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Ted Chapin Self - Moderator Self - Moderator See fewer	The Smithsonian Salutes Disney Music (1987)
Sondra Gilman Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	The Orphan (1979)
Stephen McKinley Henderson Self (as Stephen Henderson) Self (as Stephen Henderson) See fewer	Fences (2016)
James Houghton Self Self See fewer	Joe Chaikin's Life in the Theatre (2004)
Todd Kreidler Self Self See fewer	Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)
Douglas B. Leeds Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	The 61st Annual Tony Awards (2007)
Harry Lennix Self Self See fewer	Man of Steel (2013)
Kenny Leon Self Self See fewer	American Son (2019)
Tonya Pinkins Self Self See fewer	Enchanted (2007)
Phylicia Rashad Self Self See fewer	The Cosby Show (1984)
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Self Self See fewer	Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
Jack Viertel Self Self See fewer	The Prom (2020)