GEE’S BEND
By Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
Directed by donnie l. betts

Friday, Jan. 31 - Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | Mainstage Theater
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Building on a tradition brought to the Fox stage with the 2024 production of AUGUST WILSON'S GEM OF THE OCEAN, GEE'S BEND depicts the turbulent history of African Americans in the 20th century by focusing on a single family in the real community of Gee's Bend, AL, which is now famous for the beautiful quilts created by the women that grew up there. Gospel songs weave in and out of this hauntingly beautiful work.

As we work with the estate of August Wilson to secure the performance rights to the remaining nine plays of his seminal American Century Cycle, we proudly offer this beautiful, inspiring work honoring the history of Black Americans to further the conversation Wilson began with his ten 20th century dramatic works.

Content Advisory: Recommended for all ages.

Producer’s Note: We will resume the American Century Cycle once we have coordinated fully with the Wilson estate to establish a comprehensive schedule for the productions. JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE will remain next on that list, and our commitment to producing the entire cycle remains steadfast.

GEE’S BEND is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. | www.concordtheatricals.com