LEAP’s highly regarded August Wilson Monologue Program introduces high school students to the life and work of renowned playwright August Wilson. In this program, led by LEAP’s skilled theater professionals, students explore Wilson’s 10-play Century Cycle—a dramatic chronicle of the 20th Century African-American experience—and examine important social issues and historical events. Students strengthen their acting skills and performance techniques while entering the world of monologues from all of Wilson’s works. As part of the program, students attend a Broadway or Off Broadway performance and meet with Broadway actors, directors, writers, and designers.