Wright Joins the Cast of 'King Hedley II' at Arena Stage

Bowman Wright, last seen as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Arena Stage's "The Mountaintop," will tackle the role of King in August Wilson's classic drama "King Hedley II" at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Wright joins the previously announced E. Faye Butler as Ruby. Under the direction of Timothy Douglas, "King Hedley II" runs February 6-March 8, 2015 in the Fichandler Stage.

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Wright returns to Arena Stage, where he was last seen as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in "The Mountaintop." Theater credits include "Our Lady of Kibeho" (Nkango) at Signature Theatre Company, "TogDog/UnderDog" (Lincoln) at Marin Theatre Company, "A Raisin in the Sun" (Walter Lee Younger) at Geva Theatre Center, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at La Jolla Playhouse, "The Dreamer Examines His Pillow" (Tommy) at Shakespeare & Company, "Piano Lesson" (Lymon) at Virginia Stage, "Since Africa" (Ater Dhal) and "House With No Walls" (Jacob, Austin) at Interact Theatre, "Fences" (Cory) at Actors Theatre of Louisville and "Death and the King's Horsemen" at Lantern Theatre. Films credits include "Sight" (Lionsgate Productions) and "Vinson" (Sainvil Productions). TV credits include "Person of Interest," "Blue Bloods" and "Elementary." Bowman is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego.