The Black Creators Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to accessible arts education in South Los Angeles and uplifting artists of theThe Black Creators Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to accessible arts education in South Los Angeles and uplifting artists of the African diaspora, proudly reunites with Oshana Arts to present the electrifying August in August Theatre Festival.
This celebration honors the legendary August Wilson, whose plays gave an unforgettable voice to the Black experience on the American stage. The festival opens with a staged reading of Two Trains Running, Wilson’s gripping 1969 drama set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, brought to life by some of L.A.’s finest talent. Exploring themes of gentrification, social upheaval, and the Civil Rights Movement, the festival promises theatre that is authentic, moving, and unforgettable, whether you’re a longtime admirer or discovering Wilson for the first time.