Monthly Archives: February 2013

Two Trains Running ran from January 29-February 17 at Syracuse Stage, and marked our seventh installment in the journey to producing all 10 plays in August Wilson’s 20th Century Cycle. The production received laudatory reviews from critics and deeply engaged … Continue reading →

“This was a ‘nuanced’ play with many layers. Each person represented a different part of the African-American ‘experience’, and the interplay of societal forces could clearly be seen. Some of the lines were on the surface ‘funny’, but the play … Continue reading →

“I say again and again, because it continues to be true: I think the best experience for an artist is to do good work on a good piece with good people. Throw in a good vibe and it’s a completely … Continue reading →

Syracuse in Focus recently did a video interview for their blog with Syracuse Stage Producing Artistic Director Timothy Bond about Two Trains Running and upcoming shows at the theatre! Check it out!

“You sit around talking about you want this …you want the other … you want a job … you want a car. What you don’t know is everybody that want one got one. You talking about you want one and … Continue reading →

Risa, the waitress in Memphis’s Diner has recently scarred her legs to make herself less physically attractive, so that men will pay more attention to her inner beauty.  

In Two Trains Running Hambone had an agreement with the local butcher to paint a fence. If he did a good job the butcher told him he would give him a ham. After the fence was painted the butcher offered … Continue reading →

 The Post Standard “A gem for the ears… a trip not to be missed for its humor, power, and truth.” BroadwayWorld.com “Syracuse Stage gives a brilliant, moving performance: One that accurately reflects what Wilson has created; a show that is … Continue reading →

“Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration, aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation. Ball of confusion. Oh yeah, that’s what the world is today.” –The Temptations, “Ball of Confusion”