Fences

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Fences by August Wilson

From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize. Troy Maxson is a strong, hard man who has learned to survive. As a garbage collector and middle-aged African American in 1950s America, Maxon has gone through life and learned that to be proud and black, is to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. As Troy grapples with his past as a former baseball player with unfulfilled potential, it leads to strained relationships with his wife, Rose, and his son, Cory.  As Troy builds a literal fence around his yard, the play explores themes of family dynamics, missed opportunities, and the struggle to reconcile personal dreams with societal limitations.