January 24, 1995 - MPR’s Greta Cunningham talks with Lou Bellamy, artistic director at Penumbra Theatre, about playwright August Wilson and his latest play Seven Guitars.
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May 12, 1993 - "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson at Penumbra Theater and two 1-Act plays by Kim Hines, "Cut on the Bias" and "Do Not Pass Go" at Illusion Theater.
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend profiles the Playwrights' Center, as it celebrates 20 years fostering plays in Minneapolis. Segment includes numerous playwrights and artists reflecting on the importance of the organization to the arts community.
April 22, 1992 - Local writer and critic Erin Hart reviews August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, which is being staged at the World Theater.
April 21, 1992 - Midday presents a keynote speech by playwright August Wilson, entitled "Odyssey of an African in America," for the Minnesota Alumni Association annual meeting. In speech, Wilson comments on his appreciation for St. Paul, his former home.
April 15, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele profiles August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, which is being performed at the World Theater. Report looks at how Wilson has given a path for local African American playwrights.
June 28, 1991 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Lou Bellamy, artistic director of The Penumbra Theatre, about August Wilson. Bellamy discusses Penumbra’s production of Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.
May 18, 1991 - Judith Lewis comments on progress toward multiculturalism on Minnesota stages, and within theaters across the country.
May 8, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Roberts presents excerpts from a keynote speech by playwright August Wilson, entitled "Odyssey of an African in America," for the Minnesota Alumni Association annual meeting.