The Piano Lesson

By August Wilson

Directed by Gregg T. Daniel

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October 13 – November 10, 2024

A captivating story about legacy, identity, and cultural heritage unfolds in 1930s Pittsburgh, where a brother and sister are locked in a bitter dispute. At the center of their debate is a precious family heirloom—a piano with the faces of their ancestors carved into it. While one sees an important history worth preserving, the other sees the key to unlocking a brighter future. In Wilson’s enthralling prose, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play weaves together elements of history and spirituality, creating a haunting story about reckoning with a complicated past.

Featuring the continued partnership of Director Gregg T. Daniel and A Noise Within on Wilson’s American Century Cycle.

 

“WOW!... one of [Wilson’s] most entertaining and powerful works… powerful, elucidating, talk-generating stuff under Gregg T, Daniel’s incisive direction in a production anchored by three dynamic star turns and five topnotch supporting performances.”
-Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA

“KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK balancing the pathos and the supernatural.”
-Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color

“MOVING... Like the piano’s carvings, all of the thesps deeply, indelibly etch their all-too-human characters, who are full of longing for belonging, embodying the African American experience and beyond.”
-Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive

“MESMERIZING... the creative team brought us back to 1936 in a glorious fashion… examines the deep fragility of his characters through honest storytelling that shines a spotlight on the struggles Black families face.”
-Melissa Hebert, 2 Urban Girls

“STAGE RAW TOP 10... [the] ensemble is flawless… RECOMMENDED.”
-Steven Leigh Morris, Stage Raw

“EXTRAORDINARY... we bathe in the sheer thrill of artfully crafted prose delivered with tasty, lip-smacking gusto.”
-Eric Gordon, People’s World

“TRANSCENDENTAL... incredible performances… A Noise Within is a Los Angles treasure…please go and see this marvelous and iconically American play.”
-Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHoArtsDistrict.com

“DYNAMIC PERFORMANCES, POWERFUL STORYTELLING... a must-see for Wilson enthusiasts and newcomers alike.”
-Isabel Ramirez, Pasadena en español

“A DEEPLY MOVING AND TRANSCENDENT EXPERIENCE... [a] stellar cast... beautifully staged... expertly directed.”
-Anita W. Harris, LA Theatrix