Past Performances

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

by Dr. Maya Angelou
Adapted for the stage by Myra Platt and Malika Oyetimein for Book-it Repertory Theatre. The play is performed through arrangement with Caged Bird Legacy, LLC. All rights reserved.
FIRST COMMISSIONED, DEVELOPED AND PRODUCED IN THE "BOOK-IT STYLE" (TM) BY BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE (Founded in 1990 in Seattle, Washington-www.book-it.org)
Directed by Monteze Freeland

March 10 - 18, 2018

The regional premiere adaptation brings to life Maya Angelou’s landmark memoir as she finds her voice, rises above the challenges of growing up black and female in the South during the 1930s, and learns to use her identity as a source of strength. Prime Stage honors the work of Dr. Angelou and others who use their voices to positively inspire others.

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TribLive: 'Caged Bird' called 'perfect vehicle' for Prime Stage Theater
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Family of poet Maya Angelou to visit Cranberry bookstore
Pittsburgh Urban Media Author Maya Angelou's family to visit Pittsburgh, celebrate Angelou's 90th birthday and launch premiere of Prime Stage Theater's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Prime Stage announces regional premiere of 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' play