Kennedy Library honors August Wilson
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The participants at the Kennedy Library Forum were actor Charles Dutton and composer Dwight Andrews, both of whome worked on Wilson's Broadway productions.
Dutton got interested in acting while serving a seven-and-a-half year jail sentence for mansluaghter. He eventually won a spot at Yale Drama School, where he was introduced to Wilson's work. From there is was on to Broadway, and Dutton was twice nominated for the Tony Award for his performances in Wilson's plays.
Andrews served as music director for six Broadway productions of August Wilson plays. He is a professor of music theory and African American studies at Emory University, and practicing minister.
The moderator was Elvis Mitchell, entertainment critic for National Public Radio's Weekend Edition.
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