August Wilson’s King Hedley II
On Stage FEB 27 and EXTENDED thru MAR 30!
Directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames
F. Otto Haas Stage
Running Time: Approximately 3 hours with one intermission
Additional Resources:
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Synopsis
After seven years in prison, King returns to his family and community determined to take control of his life. But his hopes conflict with the stories he’s been telling himself as he insists on planting seeds where nothing can grow. Set against the backdrop of 1985 Pittsburgh, King Hedley II continues the Arden’s commitment to August Wilson’s monumental American Century Cycle and will be directed by James Ijames, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Fat Ham.
This show contains strong language, use of herbal cigarettes, and depictions of violence, including gunshot sound effects.
Special Performance Information
– Smart Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
– Open Captioning – Live, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
– Audio Description – Live verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Teen Night – $15 tickets and a post-show talkback for Teens 13 – 18 years old
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night – Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN
Student Matinee – Want to bring a school group? Submit a Group Inquiry.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30am
Post-Show Talkbacks – Join a member of Arden’s artist team for post-show talkbacks
Post-Show on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM & Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Kimberly S. Fairbanks (Ruby) and Taysha Marie Canales (Tonya) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
The cast of Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Akeem Davis (King Hedley II) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Akeem Davis (King Hedley II) and Dax Richardson (Mister) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Monroe Barrick (Stool Pigeon) ) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Akeem Davis (King Hedley II), Kash Goins (Elmore), Dax Richardson (Mister) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Taysha Marie Canales (Tonya) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Akeem Davis (King Hedley II), Kash Goins (Elmore), Kimberly S. Fairbanks (Ruby), and Dax Richardson (Mister) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Taysha Marie Canales (Tonya) and Akeem Davis (King Hedley II) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Kimberly S. Fairbanks (Ruby) and Kash Goins (Elmore) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Akeem Davis (King Hedley II) and Kash Goins (Elmore) in Arden Theatre Company’s 2025 production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II. Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Cast
Akeem Davis (King Hedley II)
Kimberly S. Fairbanks (Ruby)
Dax Richardson (Mister)
Kash Goins (Elmore)
Taysha Marie Canales (Tonya)
Monroe Barrick (Stool Pigeon)
Creative
Director
James Ijames
Assistant Director
Jordan Fidalgo
Set & Lighting Designer
Thom Weaver
Assistant Set Designer
Cory Steiger
Assistant Lighting Designer
Emmanuel Garcia-Castro
Costume Design
LeVonne Lyndsey
Sound Designer
Daniel J. Ison
Stage Manager
Alexis Wells