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Theatre of Diversity

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Theatre of Diversity

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    1. Theatre of Diversity Cross-Cultural Theatre

    2. African-American Theatre Paul Robeson (Actor) Athlete, Actor, Singer, Activist

    3. Paul Robeson As Othello Record 241 performances on Broadway

    4. Paul Robeson Blacklisted House on Un-American Activities

    5. Lorraine Hansberry A Raisin in the Sun 1959 First Drama by a black woman to be produced on Broadway

    6. A Raisin in the Sun

    7. A Raisin in the Sun Opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theater on March 11, 1959 Ran for nearly two years New York Drama critic’s Circle award for best play of 1959

    8. African Americans and Theatre 18th and 19th centuries: Portrayed as comedic servants Badly fitting costumes, thick accents, slowly shuffling Enacted by white actors Rare to see black performers in the 19th century

    9. Blackface Style of theatrical makeup Burnt cork Later: greasepaint or shoe polish Al Jolson-------------

    10. More Blackface

    11. African Grove Theater

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