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August Wilson’s Jitney

Directed by Tim Bond
March 9 – July 20, 2025 Angus Bowmer Theatre

A ride of redemption and resilience 

In 1977, as licensed cabs refuse to service Pittsburgh’s predominantly Black “Hill District,” a group of Black men run an unlicensed taxi company—the OG Uber, or a “jitney.” But when the city threatens to shut down the business and owner Jim Becker’s disgraced son returns after a 20-year prison sentence, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last. For his first production since being named OSF’s Artistic Director, Tim Bond directs a formidable cast in August Wilson’s masterwork. Overflowing with the auteur’s signature poetry and hilarious banter, Jitney promises to be an unforgettable celebration of community, family bonds, and the endurance of the human spirit.
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Presale begins Nov 7
General on sale begins Nov 25

 
Suitability Suggestions

This classic American play, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson as part of his Century Cycle, provides a look into Pittsburgh in the 1970s. Some profanity is used and the “n-word” is used familiarly by Black characters to one another. Due to mature content, including discussions of rape, murder, and violence, this play is best suited to well-prepared students able to handle the material.

Accessibility
The Angus Bowmer Theatre is outfitted with an elevator that takes patrons to either Row E or Row K.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is committed to accessibility. We recognize the needs of persons with disabilities and strive to make our facilities and productions accessible to all. Please visit our Accessibility page for details about 2024 programs and services as they develop.
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