1930: The Piano Lesson | Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson

The Greene Space | Sep 17, 2013

The Piano Lesson is set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression. The play deals with themes of family legacy, and tells the story of the Charles family and a brother and sister who have different ideas on what to do with the piano they own - keep or sell it.

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CAST:

DOAKER..............James A. Williams

BOY WILLIE.........Brandon Dirden

LYMON...............Jason Dirden

BERNIECE...........Roslyn Ruff

MARETHA...........Alexis Holt

AVERY...............Eric Lenox Abrams

WINING BOY.......Chuck Cooper

GRACE...............Mandi Masden

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