August Wilson Archive

August Wilson Archive
August Wilson

From the Hill to the Stage:
Celebrating the August Wilson Archive

with the University of Pittsburgh Library System

February 24 – March 3, 2023

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
The weeklong celebration culminates with displays of the compelling archival material of August Wilson, enthralling musical performances, and engaging activities!

Hillman Library
Friday, March 3, 2023
6-8 p.m.

A weeklong series of programs preceding the Grand Opening Celebration where you can:


LEARN

About the life and work of Wilson at panel discussions hosted by August Wilson House and August Wilson Society.


ENGAGE

In interactive workshops hosted by #ArtsInHD and Pitt Center for Creativity led by Pittsburgh artist Deavron Dailey to be creatively inspired by Wilson.


SEE

Pitt Theatre Arts presents Seven Guitars by August Wilson, directed by KJ Gilmer.


EXPLORE

The people and places of Pittsburgh that profoundly impacted Wilson at August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape exhibit.

On-demand programs and recordings of the live, in-person events will also be available to view here.

Register for Events

Recordings of selected events will be available under On-Demand Videos shortly after the event.

Guided Tours of The Writer’s Landscape

Date: Friday, February 24, 2023

Time: 3 p.m.

Location: August Wilson Cultural Center

Presented by: August Wilson Cultural Center

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Biography and Social Relations

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: August Wilson House

Presented by: August Wilson House

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From Archive to Creation

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: Hillman Library

Presented by: Center for Creativity

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The Six B’s that Influenced August Wilson

Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Blakely Center/Hill CEC

Presented by: #ArtsInHD

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Encounters in the August Wilson Archive

Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: August Wilson Cultural Center

Presented by: August Wilson Society

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Archive Grand Opening Celebration

Date: Friday, March 3, 2023

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Hillman Library

Presented by: University Library System

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On-Demand Videos

Recordings of selected events will be available shortly after the event.

Introduction to the August Wilson Archive

In this short video, Outreach and Engagement Curator Diael Thomas describes the contents of the August Wilson Archive held by the University of Pittsburgh Library System.

Theater Embraces the Archive

Eight theater professionals – Broadway and regional, directors and actors and others – enthuse over how the Archive can enhance artists and productions to come.

Additional August Wilson Experiences

Seven Guitars written by August Wilson

Presented by Pitt Theatre Arts

Directed by: KJ Gilmer

Dates: February 17-26, 2023

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Partners


The University of Pittsburgh Library System in partnership with August Wilson African American Cultural Center, August Wilson House, August Wilson Society, and University of Pittsburgh’s Department of English, Department of Theatre Arts, and the Center for Creativity.