Power. Music. Survival. Legacy. Continuing its long-term commitment to the work of August Wilson, A Noise Within presents Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the seventh of the 10 plays in Wilson's landmark American Century Cycle to be produced by the company. Set during a single, sweltering afternoon in 1927, “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey fights to retain control of her music even as her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, reaches for opportunity in a world determined to hold him back. Against a backdrop of racism and inequity, Wilson’s searing drama illuminates the struggle to claim dignity, voice and self-worth. Aug, 23-Sept. 20; A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; www.anoisewithin.org
Schedule:
Previews
Aug, 23 - Aug, 28
Performances Aug. 29-Sept. 20
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Wednesday
at 7:30
p.m.:
Aug. 26 ONLY (preview)
• Thursdays
at 7:30
p.m.
• Fridays
at 7:30
p.m.
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Saturdays
at 2
p.m.
(no matinee on Aug. 29)
• Saturdays
at 7:30
p.m.
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Sundays
at 2
p.m.