Ten theater companies in Baltimore will undertake an unprecedented joint project with the 3-year Baltimore August Wilson Celebration, which will present the late, legendary playwright’s American Century Cycle of plays in another first:  his 10 iconic plays, each one representing a different decade of the 20^th century, presented in the chronological order.

The celebration began with Arena Players’ production of Gem of the Ocean, which ran April 5-April 28, 2024.   The celebration will span the next few years, going through all ten plays of the American Century Cycle.

Email Kayla Schultz, the Administrator for the August Wilson Celebration, at info@bmoreaugustwilson.org.

As this celebration spans several years and several different theatre companies, you will need to order each ticket individually. This website will always have a link on the homepage to purchase tickets for the upcoming production.

Each theatre will be responsible for its own auditions.  If you contact us at info@bmoreaugustwilson.org, we will forward your picture and resume and letter of interest to the appropriate casting director at the theatre

Yes! We hope to offer outside events, including discussions, talkbacks, and monologue competitions. Please return to this page periodically to see the newest updates on upcoming events.

Baltimore! The celebration will involve theatres all throughout Baltimore – large and small!

Yes. While the shows are linked – most taking place in the very same house – each play revolves around different characters and different plot lines. They are easily understood individually and stand alone.  The more productions you see, the richer your understanding of August Wilson’s vision will be.

While we would love to give an enthusiastic YES to exposing young people to the arts, you know your child better than we do! Please contact the theatre you wish to attend to hear about any warnings or advice they have regarding bringing young kids.

Yes, well-behaved pets are welcome in our outdoor seating area. They must be kept on a leash and are not allowed on the chairs or tables. We provide water bowls upon request.

Thank you! As the Baltimore August Wilson Celebration is not an independent not-for-profit, it functions under the umbrella of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and you can donate on that website.  Please make sure to specify that it is for the Baltimore August Wilson Celebration under “comments.”