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African American Theater A Cultural Companion, 1850-today by Glenda Dickersun 9780745634432 (Paperback, 2008)

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Format:
Paperback
Language of text:
English
Isbn-13:
9780745634432, 978-0745634432
Author:
Glenda Dickersun
Publisher:
Polity Press
Series:
Polity Cultural History of Literature, Polity Cultural History of Literature Series, Cultural History of Literature
Imprint:
Polity Press
Publication date:
2008-06-27
Pages:
256
Product dimensions:
146.05mm (w) x 222.25mm (h) x 12.7mm (d)

Overview

Written in a clear, accessible, storytelling style, African American Theater will shine a bright new light on the culture which has historically nurtured and inspired Black Theater. Functioning as an interactive guide for students and teachers, African American Theater takes the reader on a journey to discover how social realities impacted the plays dramatists wrote and produced.

The journey begins in 1850 when most African people were enslaved in America. Along the way, cultural milestones such as Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Freedom Movement are explored. The journey concludes with a discussion of how the past still plays out in the works of contemporary playwrights like August Wilson and Suzan–Lori Parks.

African American Theater moves unsung heroes like Robert Abbott and Jo Ann Gibson Robinson to the foreground, but does not neglect the race giants. For actors looking for material to perform, the book offers exercises to create new monologues and scenes. Rich with myths, history and first person accounts by ordinary people telling their extraordinary stories, African American Theater will entertain while it educates.

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African American Theater A Cultural Companion, 1850-today by Glenda Dickersun 9780745634432 (Paperback, 2008)

Delivery
UK delivery is usually within 6 to 8 working days.
International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details.

Product details
Format:Paperback
Language of text:English
Isbn-13:9780745634432, 978-0745634432
Author:Glenda Dickersun
Publisher:Polity Press
Series:Polity Cultural History of Literature, Polity Cultural History of Literature Series, Cultural History of Literature
Imprint:Polity Press
Publication date:2008-06-27
Pages:256
Product dimensions:146.05mm (w) x 222.25mm (h) x 12.7mm (d)


Overview
Written in a clear, accessible, storytelling style, African American Theater will shine a bright new light on the culture which has historically nurtured and inspired Black Theater. Functioning as an interactive guide for students and teachers, African American Theater takes the reader on a journey to discover how social realities impacted the plays dramatists wrote and produced.

The journey begins in 1850 when most African people were enslaved in America. Along the way, cultural milestones such as Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Freedom Movement are explored. The journey concludes with a discussion of how the past still plays out in the works of contemporary playwrights like August Wilson and Suzan–Lori Parks.

African American Theater moves unsung heroes like Robert Abbott and Jo Ann Gibson Robinson to the foreground, but does not neglect the race giants. For actors looking for material to perform, the book offers exercises to create new monologues and scenes. Rich with myths, history and first person accounts by ordinary people telling their extraordinary stories, African American Theater will entertain while it educates.
About Wordery
Wordery is one of the UK's largest online booksellers. With millions of satisfied customers who enjoy low prices on a huge range of books, we offer a reliable and trusted service and consistently receive excellent feedback.We offer a huge range of over 8 million books; bestsellers, children's books, cheap paperbacks, baby books, special edition hardbacks and textbooks. All our books are dispatched from the UK. Wordery offers Free Delivery on all UK orders, and competitively priced international delivery.#HappyReading