After they took their final bows, Ron Himes and Ronald L. Conner were recognized for a special achievement at the June 1 performance of The St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s presentation of “Radio Golf.”

“We are thrilled to congratulate Ron Himes and Ronald L. Conner on completing the August Wilson Century Cycle,” their co-star Velma Austin said before presenting them with plaques.

The cycle is a collection of plays that depict Black life throughout the 1900s. It was Conner’s first go-round – and a second rotation for Himes.

Sunday’s moment was supposed to be the culmination of Season 48, and the final performance of “Radio Golf.” But it was announced after they were presented with their plaques that the show would continue through June 8 at Washington University’s Edison Theatre.

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