August Wilson Monologue Competition

LA’s Center Theatre Group Training Teens for the National Stage

Three Los Angeles-area high schoolers will have the chance to perform on Broadway as part of the August Wilson Monologue Competition.

Three L.A.-Area High School Students Headed to Broadway

Three finalists have been chosen to represent Southern California in the final rounds of the August Wilson Monologue Competition in New York in May.

Finalists for August Wilson Monologue Competition Announced

The Southern California finalists will be competing on the stage at the Mark Taper Forum for one of three spots at the May 6 finale in New York.

Pittsburgh Student Wins August Wilson Monologue Competition

Thembisile Gxuluwe, from West Mifflin Area High School near Pittsburgh, was crowned the winner with a monologue from "King Hedley II" after the competition’s final round at the August Wilson Theatre May 6.