LAPCTheatre Presents ‘Fences’

Bottom Left: Stan MCDowell (Bono), Victoria Hubbard (Rose), Cliff Ingram (Gabriel), and Kevin Linell (Lyons) perform on the set of “Fences” on the amain stage of the Performing Arts Building on Nov. 29, 2016 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Bottom Right: Victoria Hubbard (Rose) bursts out into emotion after Lester Purry, who plays Rose’s husband Troy, informed her of an affair he has been having as they perform in a dress rehearsal of “Fences” on the main stage of the Performing Arts Building at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 29, 2016.

The rhythm of blues music and the distinctive sound of a harmonica pours out of the speakers on the main stage of the Performing Arts Building as actors take the stage for a rehearsal of “Fences.”

Winning the 1897 Tony award for best play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the play is emotionally charged with themes of race and coming of age. Set in the 1950’s, the play discusses the effects of post-slavery america and the open discrimination of African-Americans.

Featuring an all black cast, Lester Purry plays Troy, a 53 year-old man who works as garbage collector and head of his household while Victoria Hubbard acts as Rose, Troy’s wife of 18 years. Their two sons Cory and Lyons, are played by Jene Hyppolite and Kevin Linell.

“Fences” will premiere at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2016 and it will run through Sunday Dec. 11. Tickets are $12 for students, $18, for general admission and $15 for seniors.

Whitley DossSophomore

Whitley Doss had 12 kills in the game against Golden West College to help the team reach State.

How do you prepare for games?

sisters and my aunt played in college and coached a little bit in Missouri. All of my family played sports so I had to pick one.” championships are held. How are you preparing yourself?

How do you feel about your performance last weekend?

“Personally I will try to get enough sleep and stay hydrated. Take care of my body and be on top of my game this week.”