I once wrote a short story called 'The Best Blues Singer in the World,' and it went like this: 'The streets that Balboa walked were his own private ocean, and Balboa was drowning.' End of story. That says it all. Nothing else to say. I've been rewriting that same story over and over again. All my plays are rewriting that same story.
August Wilson was an American playwright known for his ten-play cycle, "The Pittsburgh Cycle," which chronicles the African American experience in the 20th century. Wilson's plays, including "Fences," "The Piano Lesson," and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," have earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. His poignant and powerful depictions of African American life and history continue to resonate with audiences and contribute to the richness of American theater.