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Gem of the Ocean

Gem of the Ocean

by August Wilson

Drama
Small Cast (3-8)
Black Playwright or Creator

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Gem of the Ocean

Gem of the Ocean





The ninth work in Wilson's ten-play Century Cycle.


Story:

Set in 1904 Pittsburgh, Citizen Barlow arrives on the eve of Ester's 287th birthday, looking for guidance on how to build himself a better life. He soon starts off on a journey to find the mythic City of Bones, leading him to startling discoveries and setting him on a course of duty and redemption. On his path to shape the future, he inevitably learns the lessons of the past.Filled with the warmth, humor and eloquence that has always characterized Wilson's work, Gem of the Ocean will take you on the mystical voyage of a lifetime.


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Playwright

Playwright
August Wilson



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Walter Kerr Theatre
Opening Night
Dec 6, 2004
Total Performances
72
Original Cast
Anthony Chisholm, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Phylicia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Eugene Lee, Raynor Scheine, John Earl Jelks
Director
Kenny Leon
Producer
Carole Shorenstein Hays and Jujamcyn Theaters
Scenic Design
David Gallo
Costume Design
Constanza Romero
Lighting Design
Donald Holder
Sound Design
Dan Moses Schreier






2005 Tony Award Nominations

Best Play
Best Actress In A Play - Phylicia Rashad
Best Scenic Design Of A Play
Best Costume Design Of A Play
Best Lighting Design Of A Play

2005 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Lighting Design

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