Reviewed by Tony Annicone

Trinity Repertory Company takes us to Pittsburgh, PA with their current show, “Radio Golf” which is the last of August Wilson’s 10 play cycle of African-American life in the 20th Century. Set in 1997, the play starts with Harmond Wilks announcing his run for Mayor of Pittsburgh. Wilks is also the driving force behind the redevelopment business, Bedford Hills Redevelopment, which plans to use Federal money to clean up the “blight” in this neighborhood. His business partner is Roosevelt Hicks, a banker. Hicks listens to a white businessman who influences him to invest in a radio station and wants him to gain control of the BHR. Hicks is also addicted to golfing, and runs golf camps for children. Wilks wife, Mame is extremely interested in becoming the First Lady of Pittsburgh and supports him heartily in his run for the Mayor while organizing his PR and various appearances.

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