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Photo Flash: Center Theatre Group Presents the August Wilson Monologue Competition

Fifteen students from Henry J. Kaiser High School, Walnut High School, Fullerton Union High School, Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts, Notre Dame Academy and other high schools across southern California performed monologues from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson’s 10-play “Century Cycle" on Monday, March 26 at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum's August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals.

Celebrity judges included Paris Barclay, John Beasley, Dennis Haysbert, Stan Lathan and Charlayne Woodard. Master of Ceremonies is award-winning broadcast journalist and CBS 2 co-anchor Pat Harvey.

A singular achievement in American theatre, August Wilson’s “Century Cycle” dramatizes the African-American experience in the 20th century. The monologue competition is designed to help students from all backgrounds connect with a significant part of American history and to gain theatre and performance skills. The top three regional finalists from each participating city will receive $500, $250, and $100 scholarships, respectively, and a trip to New York with the opportunity to compete in the fifth annual AWMC national finals, to be held at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway on May 7.

Visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/ for more information.

Photos by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging


The audience during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum on March 26, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.


Students during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum .

The student finalists pose backstage during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum.


The student finalists pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum.


Student finalists Christopher Smith, Christie Owens, Tyler Edwards and Jeffery Sims pose during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals.


Student Dominique Thompson


Student Jeffery Sims


Student Jake Foulkes


Student Pablo Lopez


Student E.J. Cabasal


Student Rhyver White


Student Marcus Arellanes


Tyler Edwards


Student Nicole Julian


Second place finalist Jasmine Hogan


Student Kayla Matthews


Student Kara Royster


Student Christie Owens


Student Keanu Beausier


First place finalist Christopher Smith


CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie


Master of Ceremonies Pat Harvey


The student performers cheer the finalists during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum


The student performers cheer the finalists during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum


The student finalists are recognized onstage during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum


Celebrity judges Dennis Haysbert (L) and Charlayne Woodard (R)


CTG Donors Joni Benickes and Miles Benickes pose with celebrity judge Dennis Haysbert

Celebrity judge Dennis Haysbert (L) and Leslie K. Johnson, Director of Education and Community Partnerships, CTG (R)


Celebrity judge Stan Lathan (L) and Attorney Nina Shaw (R)


Wells Fargo's Angel Zapata, daughter Carmen Zapata and celebrity judge Dennis Haysbert


Celebrity judge Dennis Haysbert (L) and actor Oliver Litondo (R)


Wells Fargo's Angel Zapata (L) and Master of Ceremonies Pat Harvey (R)


CTG Affiliate Jeri Nagelberg, CTG Board Member Dr. Steven Nagelberg and CTG Director of Development Yvonne Bell 


Leslie K. Johnson, Director of Education and Community Partnerships, CTG (L) and Master of Ceremonies Pat Harvey (R)

Celebrity judge Paris Barclay, Attorney Nina Shaw and celebrity judge Stan Lathan


Celebrity judges John Beasley (L) and Dennis Haysbert (R)


Celebrity judges Paris Barclay, John Beasley, Dennis Haysbert and Stan Lathan


Student performer finalists Jasmine Hogan, Christopher Smith and Tyler Edwards

Celebrity judge John Beasley, finalists Jasmine Hogan, Christopher Smith, Tyler Edwards and celebrity judge Dennis Haysbert


The top three finalists Tyler Edwards, Jasmine Hogan and Christopher Smith accept their awards during the August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finals at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum


The top three finalists Tyler Edwards, Jasmine Hogan and Christopher Smith


Celebrity judges Paris Barclay (L) and John Beasley (R)


Celebrity judges actor Dennis Haysbert (L) and actress Charlayne Woodard (R)


Celebrity judges Stan Lathan, Dennis Haysbert and Charlayne Woodard


Celebrity judges Paris Barclay, John Beasley, Stan Lathan, Dennis Haysbert and Charlayne Woodard


Celebrity judges Paris Barclay, John Beasley, Stan Lathan, Dennis Haysbert and Charlayne Woodard

Celebrity judges Paris Barclay, John Beasley, Charlayne Woodard, Stan Lathan and Dennis Haysbert


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