(Photo courtesy: Jordan Kubat)
Written by Patrick Chavis
Gem of the Ocean, now playing at South Coast Repertory, is the first play in a 10-play series by August Wilson, covering every decade of the twentieth century. These plays were not written in order, nor was Gem of the Ocean the first play written. Regardless, they all demonstrate Wilson’s talent for getting to the point of serious issues -predominantly African-American issues but a few other topics -while creating dramatic, honest, and entertaining theatre. South Coast Repertory’s rendition of this classic play is a strong production. However, more importantly, its lessons about right, wrong, and truth are still incredibly relevant more than a decade later. Continue Reading
