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 |
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.
Plot synopsis
[edit]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
[edit]Produced by WGBH, Boston in 1969.[1] The teleplay featured Yvette Franklin, Joan Sandler, Barbara Griffith, and Judy Mills.
Original Off-Broadway production
[edit]- Directed by Shauneille Perry
- Produced by New Federal Theatre
- Producers: Bert Beck, Woodie King Jr. and Dick Williams
- Set Designer: Charles Mills
- Costume Designer: Femi
- Lighting Designer: Buddy
- Sound Designer: Gary Harris
- Production Stage Manager: Horacena J. Taylor
- Opened: June 17, 1971 at Theatre De Lys[2][3]
Cast
[edit]- Arthur French - Earl
- Minnie Gentry - Mu'Dear
- Leslie Uggams - 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Brock Peters - Earl
- Claudia McNeil - Mu'Dear
- Leslie Uggams - Netta
- Louise Stubbs - Mama Rose
- Peggy Pettitt - Billie Jean
- Gloria Edwards - Norma
- Loretta Greene - Ruth Ann
- Ruby Dee - Netta's Mother
- Kent Martin - Herbert
Other productions
[edit]The New Federal Theatre produced a revival of the play during its 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
[edit]- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. 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. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ "Black Girl Opening Night May 21, 2009". United States: Legros Cultural Arts. Archived from the original on 2010-12-04. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
External links
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