August Wilson’s Fences

Many women showed up at the Cort theatre to see August Wilson’s Fences dressed in the more sensuous outfits from their closets. I suspect that the ladies were encouraged by their admiration for the leading man, Denzel Washington. Yes Denzel did a wonderful job as always but Viola Davis captured the hearts of the neutral observers and stole the hearts of those Washingtonettes. Davis played Rose, the mother, mom, and momma. She was the wife, sister-in-law, etc. Rose fills up the theatre with responsibility. Davis reminded us that the descendents of slaves in the U. S. had obligations for everyone. Viola Davis is an actress of mass artistry. She received the most applause as we stood as well as the loudest cheers – deservedly so. Do not miss this production of Fences.