By August Wilson
Directed by Renzo Carbonera
May 8th – May 10th 2026
Carter Woodson Redwood Theater
Madison Arts and Entertainment Center

An Italian-language production of August Wilson’s classic drama Jitney, with projected English supertitles. We’re teaming up with August Wilson House to co-host this touring production from Sardegna Teatro and La Piccionaia, performed by an African-Italian ensemble.

Read more about the origins of this production, and the University of Pittsburgh’s role in bringing August Wilson’s work to Italian-language audiences.

Cast members of Jitney

Assistant director: Leda Kreider
Dramaturgical consultant: Fabrizio Arcuri
Translation: Angela Soldà
Technical direction: Giorgia Mascia, Serena Trevisi Marceddu
Lighting: Yann Arthus Hamelin
Sound and video: Filippo Cossu

Produced by Sardegna Teatro, La Piccionaia
In collaboration with August Wilson Legacy LLC – Constanza Romero Wilson, U.S.A Consulate GeneralMilan, University of Pittsburgh – European Studies Center, University of Padova – DiSLL Department of Linguistic and Literary Studies Supported by The Heinz History Center, University of Pittsburgh Library System, The Hillman Library – University of Pittsburgh, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, The George Gund Foundation, Case Western Reserve University, The Treelawn, The Black Rep, The August Wilson House, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, Powerful Long Ladder.

All seats $55. Not part of our season subscription. Run time: 2 hours 20 minutes with intermission.

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AUGUST WILSON’S JITNEY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com