Harlem

Theater Talks: August Wilson Effect

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Feb 20, 2017 - Ongoing

Description

Fences is out in theaters and getting buzz for Oscars. Jitney just made its debut on Broadway. More than a decade after his death, August Wilson is once again having a moment. At this free event, a handful of artists will gather for a discussion of the playwright’s impact.

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Features

Cost
Free
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
Type
Libraries & Educational Centers
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