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Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Soloist
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Misty Copeland joined American Ballet Theatre in 2001.
Actor James Earl Jones on August Wilson's Plays
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James Earl Jones won a Tony Award in 1987 for his role in August Wilson's "Fences."
Filmmaker Sam Pollard on His August Wilson Documentary
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Director Sam Pollard talks about Wilson's relevance, interviewing actors and more.
Costume Designs for August Wilson Plays
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Constanza Romero shares how she designed costumes for August Wilson's plays.
August Wilson on the Dialogue in His Plays
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August Wilson describes how dialogue comes to him and guides his character development.
The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.
August Wilson and African American Culture
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson describe August Wilson's work for the African American community
August Wilson's Timeless Work
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.
Monologue from "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
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"White folks don’t understand about the blues," says Ma Rainey in August Wilson's play.
August Wilson's Youth
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August Wilson describes his love of language and the racism he experienced at school.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Skills for "Seven Guitars" Role
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The actor learned how to play harmonica for his Tony Award-winning role in Seven Guitars.
August Wilson in Seattle
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August Wilson moved to Seattle in 1990 and lived there for the rest of his life.
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