February 16, 2022
Sharif Atkins portrays Citizen Barlow and Lisa Gaye Dixon portrays Aunt Ester in Goodman Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean.” Photo by Rich Hein, provided by Felicia Apprey
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August Wilson’s words come to life in ‘Gem of the Ocean’
There is no substitution for August Wilson’s words. No improvisation. The playwright’s words are a song. There is a melody to the language. If you don’t know the words, you won’t get close to the melody.