TPAC presents ‘The Piano Lesson’
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Starring Nashville native Barry Scott, the play has already had show times and runs through May 7 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
Also featuring Nashville-based actors Jeff Obafemi Carr, Kenneth Dozier, Assata Hefner, Kimberley LaMarque and Chandra Lipscomb, the modern masterpiece is directed by Woodie King, Jr., renowned founder of New York City’s New Federal Theatre.
Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, “The Piano Lesson” is one work in Wilson’s 10-play cycle representing each decade of African-American history and culture in the past century. This play tells about the struggle between two siblings over a precious heirloom.
Images of family members have been carved into a piano with its own dramatic history – traded for a slave, reclaimed, and now eyed for sale by Scott’s character to purchase land once worked by their ancestors. The piano is both the centerpiece of the set and a metaphor for the play as the family wrestles with cultural identity and the ghost of slavery.
Tickets range in price from $15 to $42. Tickets for students ages 18 and under, or with college ID, are available for half price. Student rush tickets are available for $10 one hour before show time at the downtown box office with valid ID, subject to availability.
Tickets may also be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (615) 255-2787. For group tickets, call TPAC group sales at (615) 782-4060.