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.
Preview: New York Times
The performance on Friday May 8th at 8 PM includes a free spaghetti dinner catered by chef Rickia Davenport of KP Catering for all attendees, starting at 6:30 PM in our cabaret theater. Italian desserts from Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop at intermission, courtesy of Danne Smith Mathis, August Wilson Mentee (1977—78).
The performance on Saturday May 9th at 7 PM includes a free dinner at 5:30 PM featuring Chicken Alfredo, rigatoni, and garden salad. Dinner catered by McKenzie Catering will be served in our cabaret theater.
The performance on Sunday May 10th at 3 PM (at Madison Arts) is followed by a 6 PM post-show farewell reception with cast and crew at August Wilson House, with a soul food dinner. (The Sunday reception is free for Sunday ticket holders, but space is limited and registration is required.)
All seats $55. Not part of our season subscription. Run time: 2 hours 20 minutes with intermission.
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