Actors stun in University Theatre’s ‘Fences’
In “Fences,” Wilson fits the whole country in a backyard and makes the bigness of his ideas seem life-size. This play is a vital encapsulation of Black history and contemporary life. This article urges readers to go support the University Theatre and to see not just an amazing performance, but a transcending story, an elaborate set and truly phenomenal actors, direction and stage hands.
Theater prof explores the Black experience in UW-Madison production of ‘Fences’
Appointed in 2022, Kelly has come home to the department where he earned his doctorate two decades ago. And his first directing project in this new post, which is also part of his ongoing research, is a production of August Wilson’s highly acclaimed play Fences, examining the Black experience in 1950s America. The play will run March 1-10, in the Mitchell Theatre on the UW campus.
Kelly Wins Award for teaching excellence
UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly has been selected to receive an Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training from the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA).
Kelly, a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama — who also holds a concurrent appointment ,with the Odyssey Project in the Division of Continuing Studies — is being recognized in the area of acting.