“They got two trains running every day.” p.31
Stars: 4/5
Two Trains Running by acclaimed playwright August Wilson is a play set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1969. Two Trains Running is a journey through African-American culture; exploring matters such as money, death, self-image and justice. The setting is a restaurant owned by the main character, Memphis Lee, who besides being plagued by his own issues, engages daily with regular patrons: Sterling, Holloway, Wolf, West and Hambone. Risa, the restaurant cook and waitress, also plays significant role throughout the play. While each character manages his/her own personal turmoil, all lives intersect at a crucial moment providing an honest portrayal of life during this important time in African-American history.
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