Mythic in its proportions, Gem of the Ocean travels to 1904, when slavery was a living memory and African Americans were searching for a new life within the uncertain meaning of freedom.
As newly freed slaves journey northward, many find themselves on the doorstep of 1839 Wylie (the home slated for destruction in Wilson’s 1990s-era ‘Radio Golf’). It is the home of Aunt Ester, a 285-year-old former slave and renowned cleanser of souls. Among those seeking redemption is Citizen Barlow, burdened by an unconfessed crime that has thrust Pittsburgh’s local steel mill into riots. To release Citizen, Aunt Ester launches him on a journey aboard the legendary slave ship, Gem of the Ocean, to the City of Bones, where Citizen is plunged into his ancestors’ suffering and the weight of his wrongs.
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Dates and Times
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Previews:
Oct 6, 2011
Oct 7, 2011 - Opening: Oct 8, 2011
- Evening Showtimes: 7:30 pm
- Matinee Showtimes: 2:00 pm
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Running Time:
2 hours, 50 minutes
Directions to the Venue
(The World Trade Center)
Credits
Director
Assistant Director
Cast
- Andrea White
- Brenda E. Phillips
- David Seitz
- Kevin Jones
- Kevyn Morrow
- Victor Mack
- Vin Shambry
- Jennifer Lanier
Production
- Daniel Meeker
Scenic and Lighting Design
- Liam Kaas-Lentz
Stage Manager
- Ashton Edmonds
Costume Design
- Peter Bayne
Sound Design
- Michael Weaver
Managing Director
- Chris Ringkamp
Dramaturg
- Alex Ramirez
Dramaturg