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Experience an unforgettable theatrical journey with TAG – The Actors’ Group in Honolulu. AUGUST WILSON’s Seven Guitars brings 1940s Pittsburgh’s blues legacy to life, blending gripping storytelling and rich cultural history.
Experience an unforgettable theatrical journey with TAG – The Actors’ Group in Honolulu. AUGUST WILSON’s Seven Guitars brings 1940s Pittsburgh’s blues legacy to life, blending gripping storytelling and rich cultural history.
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Operated by TAG - The Actors' Group · Honolulu, Hawaii
Set in the heart of Honolulu, TAG – The Actors' Group delivers a compelling theatrical experience that transcends typical adventure activities. Their production of AUGUST WILSON's Seven Guitars invites audiences into a vivid recreation of 1948 Pittsburgh, where six friends convene in an intimate backyard gathering to confront the death of blues guitarist Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton. This drama unlike any outdoor excursion, offers a rugged emotional terrain marked by love, loss, and resilience—an adventure in human experience rather than wilderness.
Honolulu is famed for its outdoor pursuits, from towering volcanic landscapes to pristine beaches. Yet TAG carves out a unique space within the city’s cultural scene, blending narrative and place to create a meaningful connection to history and identity. The play’s evocative storytelling uses flashbacks and raw dialogue to reveal the characters' struggles, each guitar representing a personal battle and a shared legacy of music and memory.
Although not a traditional outdoor activity, attending this performance situates visitors in a transformative cultural journey. Pittsburgh’s post-war blues scene roots the play in American history, revealing social tensions and personal trials through compelling characters like Vera Dotson and Ruby, who each navigate their own stories of survival. TAG’s dedication to thoughtful, immersive theater strengthens Honolulu's vibrant artistic landscape and provides an alternative kind of adventure for travelers seeking depth beyond the natural world.
For visitors looking for an engaging cultural outing alongside their Oahu exploration, Seven Guitars offers a rare, intimate theater experience. It broadens the definition of adventure from physical feats to emotional and historical exploration, making it a vivid highlight in Honolulu’s diverse activity roster.
easy.
2.5 hours.
No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels.
Performances take place in intimate indoor venues managed by TAG – The Actors’ Group in Honolulu.
The show runs for approximately 2.5 hours.
Due to mature themes, the production is best suited for adult audiences.
It’s recommended to book tickets in advance, but limited availability may exist at the door.
Parking options vary by location; public transit or ride-share services are often convenient.
TAG venues strive to accommodate all patrons; contact them directly for accessibility details.
AUGUST WILSON's Seven Guitars reflects post-war African American life, capturing cultural struggles in 1940s Pittsburgh, an important chapter in U.S. history.
Honolulu’s theater groups like TAG promote sustainable cultural tourism by fostering local talent and community engagement rather than environmental impact.
TAG - The Actors' Group is a Honolulu-based professional theatre company presenting a diverse season of stage productions across Honolulu, Hawaii. The company programs musicals, contemporary plays, classic drama, and premieres that reflect strong storytelling and theatrical craft. TAG stages both new works and established titles, including world premieres and celebrated American plays. Productions in the current season range from original musicals to dramatic classics. Upcoming and recent offerings include the world premiere musical Higher! Higher! by Tom Cooper, a production of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, a staging of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars, the holiday musical review It’s DeLightful, It’s DeLovely, It’s December featuring Shari Lynn with guest Mary Gutzinn, Matthew Singer’s theatrical mind-reading show The Subconscious Mind, the world premiere Fire Pit by Lee Cataluna directed by Betty Burdick, and a production of The Belle of Amherst about poet Emily Dickinson. TAG collaborates with playwrights, directors, and performers from the local and broader theatre community to mount productions that highlight acting, design, and storytelling. The company’s season includes special events and limited engagements, with some shows offering preshow experiences and limited-capacity performances. TAG presents work in third-person professional practice and provides audiences in Honolulu with opportunities to see premieres, revivals, musicals, and one-person shows from recognized writers and performers.
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