Dinner & A Book - August Wilson: A Life

April Lidinsky welcomes Aaron Nichols, Executive Director of the South Bend Civic Theatre, to discuss August Wilson: A Life, by journalist Patti Hartigan. Playwright August Wilson has been called “the Theater’s Poet of Black America.” This biography includes scenes from Wilson’s early life in Pittsburgh to his collaborative writing process and his career-launching roles for stars like Viola Davis and Angela Bassett.

Original Airdate: March 09, 2024

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