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A review by jennifermreads
The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
4.0
Since her husband died, Berniece has not played the ornate family piano. When her brother Boy Willie arrives at Berniece’s house, he is set on selling the piano so he can purchase land and farm it. Berniece is steadfast in wanting to keep the piano whose intricate carvings detail their family’s history.
Sometimes, the only way one can glimpse a life not like your own is through theater or television. August Wilson had a tremendous talent for placing readers and viewers right in the middle of the drama. One cannot help but feel like a fly on the wall. This particular play was another insightful look at the African-American family. I may have to see if I can stream The Piano Lesson movie version starring Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard. Plays are always better seen rather than read. So, as this was a good read, it ought to be a tremendous production.
Sometimes, the only way one can glimpse a life not like your own is through theater or television. August Wilson had a tremendous talent for placing readers and viewers right in the middle of the drama. One cannot help but feel like a fly on the wall. This particular play was another insightful look at the African-American family. I may have to see if I can stream The Piano Lesson movie version starring Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard. Plays are always better seen rather than read. So, as this was a good read, it ought to be a tremendous production.