Black Girl (play)

Black Girl
Written by J. E. Franklin
Date premiered June 17, 1971
Place premiered Theatre de Lys
New York City
Original language English
Genre Drama
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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.

Contents

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

Feature film production

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

  1. ^ 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. 
  2. ^ "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. 
  3. ^ 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. 
  4. ^ "Black Girl". United States: Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068280/. Retrieved 2009-11-27. 
  5. ^ "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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