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Gem of the Ocean (April 25 - May 18, 2008)
By August Wilson Bewildered by the collapse of the old slave regime, the first generation of freed black Americans are unprepared for the white backlash against their newly acquired freedom. Many venture north and find themselves at Aunt Ester's door, seeking solace, advice, or a place to heal. Aunt Ester makes room in the world for those cast aside. She examines and treats wounded souls. Her wisdom is ancient, timeless, connected to the source from which black Americans had been taken. She is a figure of mythic proportion, offering strength and hope to overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable. A regional premiere presented in partnership with the Guthrie Theater, Gem of the Ocean introduces Aunt Ester, the 285-year-old fiery matriarch of Wilson's 20th Century Cycle - the keeper of the flame.
The Twentieth Century Cycle presented by Penumbra's production of Gem of the Ocean will be presented by the Guthrie Theater on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Previews Showtimes Student Matinee Special events
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Gem of the Ocean
