June 23, 1988 - On this Soundprint program, a profile of August Wilson, one of the most celebrated writers in contemporary American theater. In this portrait of the playwright, August Wilson shows how the rhythms and patterns from the 'sacred book of blues' are transformed into words and movement in his plays.
March 27, 1987 - MPR’s Beth Friend presents an interview with James Earl Jones about his role as Troy Maxson in August Wilson's Fences.
May 5, 1983 - Famed stage & film actor James Earl Jones and South African playwright Athol Fugard share their thoughts on “theatre experience” while speaking in Minneapolis. They also both discuss Fugard’s "Master Harold"...and the Boys play, in which Jones is a cast member.