Set in 1970s Pittsburgh, August Wilson’s Jitney explores the lives of unlicensed cab drivers—men hustling to survive while providing vital transportation in their community. Operating out of a run-down station, they face mounting tensions, generational clashes, and the looming threat of urban renewal. When the boss’s estranged son returns from prison, long-buried wounds resurface. Through sharp dialogue and rich character dynamics, Jitney offers a powerful portrait of Black life, resilience, and the complexities of family and redemption.

Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center