Photo Flash: First Look at Signature Theatre's THE PIANO LESSON

The cast for The Piano Lesson includes Eric Lenox Abrams (HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”) as Avery, Chuck Cooper (Finian's Rainbow) as Wining Boy, Brandon J. Dirden (Clybourne Park, Signature’s The First Breeze of Summer) as Boy Willie, Jason Dirden (Signature’s The First Breeze of Summer) as Lymon, Alexis Holt (South Pacific tour) as Maretha, Mandi Masden (Off-Broadway debut) as Grace, Roslyn Ruff (Signature’s Seven Guitars, The Help) as Berniece and James A. Williams (Signature’s My Children! My Africa!) as Doaker.

Signature returns to the rich body of work of its 2006-07 Playwright-in-Residence August Wilson with a new production of his Pulitzer Prize-winning The Piano Lesson. In Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1936, the Charles family battle their surroundings and each other over their shared legacy – an antique piano. The fourth play of August Wilson’s epic Century Cycle, The Piano Lesson is a stunning and moving drama of family, history, and survival.

The design team includes Michael Carnahan (Scenic Designer), Karen Perry (Costume Designer), Rui Rita (Lighting Designer), David Van Tieghem (Sound Designer), Bill Sims, Jr. (Original Music), J. David Brimmer (Fight Direction), Valerie Gladstone (Wig & Hair Designer), and Vinnie Bagwell (Sculptor). Rebecca Goldstein-Glaze is Production Stage Manager.

To purchase tickets for all Signature Productions, call the Signature Theatre Box Office (212-244-7529) or visit signaturetheatre.org.

Chuck Cooper, James A. Williams, Jason Dirden, Brandon Dirden

Eric Lenox Abrams, Roslyn Ruff, Alexis Holt, James A. Williams

Jason Dirden, Roslyn Ruff

Brandon Dirden, Chuck Cooper, Jason Dirden

Eric Lenox Abrams, Roslyn Ruff

Eric Lenox Abrams, Brandon Dirden, Alexis Holt, Roslyn Ruff

Roslyn Ruff, Alexis Holt

Chuck Cooper, Jason Dirden, Brandon Dirden, Roslyn Ruff

Brandon Dirden, Chuck Cooper, Jason Dirden

Mandi Masden, Brandon Dirden