HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED follows Wilson’s journey as a young Black writer from Pittsburgh to one of the most celebrated American playwrights of the 20th century. Written three years before his death, the one-man show recounts numerous stories from the author’s long career and the lessons they taught about what it means to be a Black artist in America. Starring Harry Lennix (Harold Cooper on NBC’s acclaimed series Blacklist, and General Swanwick/Martian Manhunter) and produced in association with the Goodman Theatre

CAST

Harry Lennix (AUGUST WILSON)


UNDERSTUDIES

Allen Gilmore (AUGUST WILSON u/s),


PRODUCTION TEAM

Ken Matt-Martin (Director), Julie Jachym (Stage Manager), Ariel Beller (Production Manager), Roxanna Conner (Assistant Director/Dramaturg), Sydney Lynne Thomas (Set Designer), Andy Cahoon (Technical Director), Jason Lynch (Lighting Designer), Kieran O'Connor (Master Electrician), Reuben Echoles (Costume Designer), Willow James (Sound Designer), Lonnae (Luh - Nae) Hickman (Props Designer), Rasean Davonté Johnson (Projections Designer), Andres Fiz (Associate Projections Designer), Nygel D. Robinson (Music Consultant)