August Wilson in the Park

03/18/2026

Still thinking about the magic of August Wilson in the Park! ✨🎭

August Wilson is one of the most influential playwrights in American theatre. His work preserves stories, voices, and everyday experiences that continue to resonate across generations, reminding us why it’s so important to keep gathering and sharing these stories.

It is an honor to celebrate his work and legacy. We hope to continue doing this for years to come!

Stay connected with us to be the first to hear when the 2027 date is announced.

Until next time!

🧡 August Wilson in the Park Team

03/06/2026

This year’s August Wilson in the Park would not have been possible without our incredible event partner, MECA!

Founded in 1977, MECA is a community-based non-profit BIPOC organization committed to the healthy development of under-served & under represented families through arts and cultural programming, the promotion of academic excellence, support services, and community building.

When MECA reached out to us last fall to be part of their Black History programming, we immediately knew it would be a meaningful partnership. From opening their space for rehearsals, to hosting the event, to supporting us throughout the entire process, their generosity and commitment made this year’s production truly special.

A huge thank you to Armando and the entire MECA team for believing in this vision and helping bring it to life. 🎭✨

03/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to August Wilson in the Park! 🎭✨

From the staged reading of King Hedley II, to the music, food, vendors, and the incredible energy in the crowd, this day was one to remember and the perfect close to Black History Month! 🖤

Moments like this are only possible in community and we’re so grateful to the cast, crew, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and every single person who showed up to celebrate the legacy of August Wilson with us.

If you captured any moments from our event, please share them and tag us! Thank you again. See you next year! 🎉

02/28/2026

August Wilson in the Park is TODAY!!! The event is SOLD OUT!! 🙌🏾 We are so excited to celebrate August Wilson with all of you and have a lot of fun. Here is some important information if you’re coming out today!

🎟️ Admission: You must have a ticket to enter. The event capacity is limited so make sure you get there well before the play starts! Once we reach a certain number of people, we will not be able to accommodate more.

🕓 Time: Doors open at 1:30pm, the festivities will begin at 2pm and the staged reading play will start at 3pm.

📍Location: MECA’s Pavilion, 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007

🚗 Parking: Carpool and rideshare are encouraged as there is limited street parking available.

🪑 Seating: Seating is limited. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit on throughout the event.

☀️ Weather: MECA’s Pavilion is an outdoor venue, so please prepare for potential weather changes. Bring sun protection, rain gear, or any other items you think might be necessary.

🍔Food & Vendors: You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks! Food trucks and other business vendors will be on-site throughout the event.

Send us a DM if you have any questions!

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02/28/2026

Thank you to our sponsors! Each of these organizations have supported August in the Park in meaningful ways throughout the planning and production of this event, and we are incredibly grateful for their partnership.

🧘🏾‍♀️🌻The Black Woman Project is a nonprofit organization, rooted in creating safe and healing spaces for Black women. The project offers free group therapy sessions, morning meditations, and opportunities for fellowship.

🎥🎭 Esurient Arts is dedicated to fostering access, equity, and belonging as Houston’s premier multidisciplinary arts company, seamlessly integrating the arts with social determinants of health. They specialize in productions that highlight the narratives of historically excluded or underrepresented communities. In addition to performances, they offer consultancy services for organizations nationwide, spearhead community-focused initiatives & outreach events, and provide professional development opportunities for both youth & adult artists.

👩🏾‍💻🎶 BomaCurates is a marketing and sonic branding company that specializes in crafting social media strategies, email campaigns, and sonic strategies for businesses. They provide strategic marketing for small to mid-sized and sonic branding for hospitality and lifestyle brands. 

Because of partners like these, August Wilson in the Park is more than a performance — it’s a community gathering rooted in culture, storytelling, and care. We are deeply grateful for their support and belief in this work. Join us as we celebrate together tomorrow!

02/27/2026

Thank you to our Gold sponsor, Alley Theatre!! Alley Theatre is one of the largest U.S. professional nonprofit theatres outside of New York City.

It exists to provide audiences with the highest quality theatre, offering a wide variety of work including new plays, classics, the re-discovered and the rarely-performed, and new musical theatre, with an emphasis on new American works – to provide the inspirational and the provocative – to make our audiences think, feel, dream, and be entertained.

We are so grateful for their support of August Wilson in the Park!

The Alley Theatre has a special performance of August Wilson’s Fences running April 17-May 10 and they are giving our community 15% off with the promo code ECECOMMUNITY! You can purchase tickets at alleytheatre.org/inthepark 

02/26/2026

Role call! 📣

Last but not least, a man determined to reclaim his name, his dignity, and his future, King Hedley II carries the weight of legacy while fighting to plant something that will grow.

Let’s celebrate Terrance Simon as he steps into the role of King — a character full of fire, vulnerability, and relentless hope. 🎭✨

We are officially SOLD OUT!! We will be releasing tickets exclusively from our waitlist until show time. Visit the link in our bio to join!

🗓️ Saturday, February 28th at 2 PM
📍 MECA Pavilion (1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007)

   

02/24/2026

Role call! 📣

Part prophet, part protector of memory, Stool Pigeon carries newspapers and the weight of a changing world on his shoulders.

We’re honored to have Steven Scott step into this powerful and poetic role. 📰✨

We are officially SOLD OUT!! We will be releasing tickets exclusively from our waitlist until show time. Visit the link in our bio to join!

🗓️ Saturday, February 28th at 2 PM
📍 MECA Pavilion (1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007)

   

02/24/2026

Role call! 📣

Part prophet, part protector of memory, Stool Pigeon carries newspapers and the weight of a changing world on his shoulders.

We’re honored to have Steven Scott step into this powerful and poetic role. 📰✨

We are officially SOLD OUT!! Tickets will be release exclusively through our waitlist, visit the link in our bio to join!

🗓️ Saturday, February 28th at 2 PM
📍 MECA Pavilion (1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007)

   

02/19/2026

A mother carrying both history and heartbreak, Ruby stands at the intersection of past choices and present consequences.

We’re excited to see Katesha Harrell embody Ruby’s strength, complexity, and hard-earned wisdom. 🌿

We are officially SOLD OUT!! But we are opening up some more tickets at the being of the week. Join the waitlist to be notified by commenting WILSON or visit the link in our bio.

🗓️ Saturday, February 28th at 2 PM

📍 MECA Pavilion (1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007)