Jitney by August Wilson and The Black Rep

Since 1976, the https://www.theblackrep.org/ (Black Rep) in St. Louis has been and continues to be the Theatre of the Soul. August Wilson's Jitney is one of the plays this season and Kevin Brown who plays the role of Becker discussed Jitney, his role, and the importance of theatre in his life. [00:26] Background https://www.theblackrep.org/ (The Black Rep) https://www.theblackrep.org/jitney (Jitney) https://www.theblackrep.org/jitney-bios (Kevin Brown) [01:28] https://aaregistry.org/story/the-hill-district-pittsburgh/ (Pittsburgh Hill District) What is a jitney? Culture Decline Impact of integration https://nextpittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-neighborhoods-map-and-guides/hill-district/ (Redevelopment) [09:33] About the role of Becker in the play, Jitney [12:03] Meeting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Wilson (August Wilson) [13:07] Kevin Brown's Involvement with Theatre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Horizon_Theater (Black Horizon Theatre) https://web.archive.org/web/20131208220613/http://www.kuntu.org/ (Kuntu Repertory Theatre) https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/vernell-lillie-41 (Dr. Vernell A. Lillie) https://www.pittsburghopera.org/ (Pittsburgh Opera Theatre) [22:14] Preparing for a Role Interaction with the audience [27:46] Performing Overseas Grahamstown or Macanta, South Africa Scotland [29:33] Work in Film [31:30] Popularity of August Wilson's plays [38:04] Advice to budding actors/actresses This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to https://stlintune.com/ (stlintune.com) #jitney #augustwilson #pittsburghcycle #blackrep #pittsburgh #theatre #playwright #hilldistrict #pittsburghhilldistrict