August Wilson’s Jitney, in Italian
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.
All seats $55. (Not part of our season subscription.)
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.)
No videotaping, no flash photography please. No refunds after the performance starts. Refunds or exchanges on unused tickets must be requested within 48 hours after the missed performance.