Black Girl (play)
Black Girl is a play by American playwright J. E. Franklin. It was first produced on public television in 1969, followed by an off-Broadway production in 1971. It was later adapted by the playwright as a feature film that was released the following year.
Characters
- Earl
- Mu'Dear
- Netta
- Mama Rosie
- Billie Jean
- Norma
- Ruth Ann
- Sheryl
- Little Earl
- Mr. Herbert
Plot synopsis
A family drama about a young woman who defies the low expectations thrust upon her and pursues her dream of becoming a dancer.
Television production
Produced by WGBH, Boston in 1969.[1]
Original Off-Broadway production
Cast
- Arthur French - Earl
- Minnie Gentry - Mu'Dear
- Saundra P. Sharp - Netta
- Louise Stubbs - Mama Rosie
- Kishasha - Billie Jean
- Gloria Edwards - Norma
- Loretta Greene - Ruth Ann
- Stacey Durant] - Sheryl
- Troy Warren - Little Earl
- Jimmy Hayeson - Mr. Herbert
Feature film production
- Directed by Ossie Davis
- Producer: Lee Savin
- Executive Producer: Robert Greenberg
- Distributed by Cinerama Releasing Corporation
- Opened: November 9, 1972 in New York City[4]
Cast
Other productions
The New Federal Theatre produced a revival of the play during their 1995-96 season. This production was staged by Anderson Johnson.[3]
On Thursday, May 21, 2009 Black Girl was presented by Legros Cultural Arts in New York City.[5]
References
- ^ Peterson Jr. (Ed.), Bernard L. (1988). Contemporary Black American Playwrights and Their Plays: A Biographical Directory and Dramatic Index (First ed.). New York, Westport, Connecticut & London: Greenwood Press. pp. 175–1977. ISBN 0-313-25190-8.
- ^ "Black Girl". New York City: Lortel Archives:Internet off-Broadway Database. http://www.lortel.org/LLA_archive/index.cfm?search_by=show&id=671. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ a b King, Woodie (2003). The Impact of Race: Theatre and Culture (First ed.). New York: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. pp. 249, 255. ISBN 1-55783-579-9.
- ^ "Black Girl". United States: Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068280/. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ "Black Girl Opening Night May 21, 2009". United States: Legros Cultural Arts. http://www.legrosculturalarts.org/id76.html. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
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