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Gem of the Ocean
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Oct 11, 2008
Closed Feb 22, 2009

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

This production closes December 21, and re-opens in the new year, playing January 9-February 22.

Chronologically the first work in August Wilson's decade-by-decade cycle dramatizing the African American experience during the 20th century. Slavery is still a living memory in Gem of the Ocean, which is set in 1904 in Pittsburgh's Hill district. Newly arrived from Alabama, Citizen Barlow appears at the home of legendary healer and 'soul-cleanser" Aunt Ester on the eve of her 287th birthday. He is seeking solace and guidance, and Ester sends him on a magical journey across history and time that leads to startling discoveries.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



Fountain Theatre
5060 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029

The Fountain Theatre is a non-profit producing organization established in 1990 by co-Artistic Directors Deborah Lawlor and Stephen Sachs dedicated to providing a nurturing, creative home for multi-ethnic theatre and dance artists. Here they develop [...] Read More

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