Tag Archives: #American Century Cycle

The Sad and Sorry Tale of Caesar Wilkes. (Radio Golf: Production notes #1)

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

To understand the end one must have an appreciation for the beginning. So as I begin production of Radio Golf by August Wilson I am compelled to look back over the American Century Cycle to the beginning. I met Caesar … Continue reading →

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Wilson as Redemption Song

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

We are wandering in the wilderness; all there is to save us is an unsung song of self. If you can’t imagine North America as a wilderness you have not experienced history from my perspective. My people were captured and … Continue reading →

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August Wilson and Ferguson

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

The more I do this work the clearer I become that my art is my contribution to the battle for equity. Standing proudly on the ground of the dirt beneath the floor underneath the door of no return — I … Continue reading →

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August Wilson portrait by Iconic artist James Gayles is for sale by auction.

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Iconic artist James Gayles of Oakland CA has generously donated this portrait of America’s Shakespeare, August Wilson, to Oakland’s premiere North American African Theater Troupe, The Lower Bottom Playaz, to help fund their historic production of his seminal work The … Continue reading →

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August Wilson, The Lower Bottom Playaz, The American Century Cycle: Tales of Iron & Water

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

August Wilson, The Lower Bottom Playaz, The American Century Cycle: Tales of Iron & Water Please support Oakland’s premiere North American African theater troupe in their new residency at The Flight Deck as they continue their historic march though August … Continue reading →

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True North: Me and Wilson

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

When you are on a quest there are some things in your control and others that are left to fate. There are things you can bring to the journey but the more important things are those you take away. One … Continue reading →

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