TWO TRAINS RUNNING
By August Wilson
Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson
WHEN: February 2-March 3, 2013
WHERE: Two River Theater Company Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
TICKETS: $37 to $65, with discounts available for groups, seniors, students and patrons aged 30 and under. New this season, Two River has introduced a limited number of $20 tickets for every performance, with no restrictions on when or by whom the tickets can be purchased.
Tickets are available from 732.345.1400 or www.trtc.org.
The New York Times RAVES that the work of August Wilson, under the direction of his expert interpreter Ruben Santiago-Hudson, “brings a timely reminder of how consoling, how restorative, how emotionally sustaining great theater can be.”
Don’t miss Two River’s production of Two Trains Running, Wilson’s powerful, often funny, always compassionate story of ordinary people who find community and hope in a Pittsburgh diner amid the turbulent political upheaval and social change of the 1960s.
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s acclaimed production of Wilson’s The Piano Lesson extended three times at New York’s Signature Theatre.
- Frank Rich, reviewing the original Broadway production in the New York Times, called Two Trains Running “Wilson’s most adventurous and honest attempt to reveal the intimate heart of history.”
- Two Trains Running is part of Wilson’s majestic 10-play cycle about the African-American experience in each decade of the 20th century.
Set in Memphis Lee’s restaurant in the Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1969, Two Trains Running will star Harvy Blanks (West), Anthony Chisholm (Hambone), Chuck Cooper (Memphis), John Earl Jelks (Wolf), Owiso Odera (Sterling), Roslyn Ruff (Risa), and James A. Williams (Holloway).
Expert August Wilson interpreter Ruben Santiago-Hudson most recently directed a critically acclaimed production of The Piano Lesson for Signature Theatre. He made his Two River debut last season with Wilson’s Jitney, which played an extended run. Two Trains Running is the powerful, often funny, always compassionate story of ordinary people who find community and hope in a Pittsburgh diner amid the turbulent political upheaval and social change of the 1960s. It is the seventh in Wilson’s 10-play Pittsburgh Cycle chronicling the lives of African-Americans in each decade of the 20th century.
This production is sponsored by a grant from the Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation. The lead production sponsor is Wells Fargo and the co-sponsors are Brookdale Community College and NJ Transit.
RELATED EVENTS:
Special Networking Event with Black NJ
Thursday, January 24 from 6-8 PM
Two River Theater Lobby, 21 Bridge Avenue
BlackNJ and Two River Theater have teamed up to bring you an exclusive networking event, featuring a meet-and-greet with the cast of August Wilson's Two Trains Running. Tickets are $10 in advanced or $20 at the door. Light appetizers & cash bar available.
A Celebration of August Wilson with Cast Members from Two Trains Running
Behind-the-Scenes Free Event!
Tuesday, February 12 at 7PM
Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road
Please join the second annual tribute to the great writer August Wilson, as cast members from our production of Two Trains Running share stories and memories of working with him, and talk about the enduring legacy of his plays. This event is free and open to the public at the Middletown Township Public Library.
AUDIENCE EXTRAS
- Before Play
Our popular Before Play series will provide insight into the culture and politics of the 1960s. This free lecture will take place in the lobby 45 minutes before the start of every performance. - Post-Play Discussions
Share your questions and responses to the play with members of the cast after the following performances:
Wednesday, February 13 at 7 PM
Sunday, February 17 at 3 PM
Wednesday, February 20 at 1PM
