Fences

On Saturday afternoon we were treated to August Wilson's "Fences". We have been treated to other August Wilson plays in previous years, "The Piano Lesson' , "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "Gem of the Ocean". They are always some of our most favorite OSF productions.

Troy Maxson (Charles Robinson, right) embraces his wife Rose (Shona Tucker). Photo: David Cooper. You may recognize Charles Robinson from his many years on the TV show "Night Court".



Troy Maxson (Charles Robinson, left) gets a loan paid back from his son Lyons (Kevin Kenerly, right) as his friend Bobo (Josiah Phillips) looks on. Photo: Jenny Graham. Does the name Kevin Kenerly sound familiar??? It should, he also plays Oberon in Midsummer this season.



Rose (Shona Tucker, right) shares a laugh with Troy's brother Gabriel (G. Valmont Thomas). Photo: Jenny Graham. G. Valmont Thomas is a Tacoma boy and a graduate of Wilson High School .... small world.



Cory (Cameron Knight, right) gets a stern lecture from his father Troy (Charles Robinson). Photo: David Cooper As you can see Fences is a very intense play. Take a good look at the stage. This is the same stage that was home to Midsummer the night before and will transform into the Clay Cart's India in just a few hours.