Jitney

The first script in August Wilson’s trailblazing 10-play cycle about the 20th-century African-American experience, Jitney follows a group of men who operate an unlicensed car service in Pittsburgh’s Hill District during the 1970s. As they hustle to survive, they’re forced to confront the potential destruction of their community when the city threatens to close their station and board up the block in the name of urban renewal. Winner of the Drama Critics’ Circle Award and Olivier Award for best play, Jitney showcases Wilson’s unequaled talent for celebrating the quiet dignity that can be found in the everyday struggles of life.