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The Piano LessonEssay Preview: The Piano LessonReport this essayPlot OverviewThe Piano Lesson is set in Pittsburgh in 1936, with all the action taking place in the house of Doaker Charles. A 137-year-old, upright piano, decorated with totems in the manner of African sculpture, dominates the parlor. The play opens at dawn. Boy Willie, Doakers nephew,.