August-Wilson-Obituary

August Wilson

1945 - 2005

Obituary

WILSON-August. The Board and Staff of the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York mourns the loss of August Wilson. We take comfort in the knowledge that his work will continue to enthrall and inspire audiences for decades to come. Our deep condolences go out to his family, colleagues and friends.

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i like your acting

I read the play Fences in school

For August...A master storyteller
and playwright. You sir, were
one of the better ones.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of...

August,
Many fond memories of you when we were both with Little Brothers in Minneapolis. You were a great cook and a greater writer. Your perserverance and dedication to your craft always inspired me. I think of you often.

I am simply in awe of all of August Wilson's work and his life story. Everytime I attend one of his productions my heart smiles and soul soars. What a wonderous man!

Heartfelth condolenses. I never met you, but I read alot about you.

you will always be my hero

Mr. August Wilson,

I remember working under you and always looking over your shoulder as you wrote "Fences" and several other plays in Estabans restaurant on Grand Ave. in St. Pual, Mn. Then in Sweeney's Bar and Grill on Dale Ave. around the corner from where you lived and across the street from me. The Prenumbre Theatre Co. In the Hallie Q. Brown Cntr. The plays I would attend and always get a chance to talk w. you on every occasion.
I still have, and now framed the autograph...