Penumbra : the premier stage for African American drama / Macelle Mahala ; foreword by Lou Bellamy.

Title:

Personal Author:

Mahala, Macelle

Publication Information:

Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, [2022]

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 203 pages) : illustrations (some color)

General Note:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Contents:

Foreword / Lou Bellamy -- Introduction -- Beginnings -- Building a repertoire and an ensemble -- Black nativity -- Mutual reciprocity : August Wilson and Penumbra -- Black feminist performance -- Intercultural collaborations -- Maintaining a legacy -- Production history of the Penumbra Theatre Company.

Summary:

Chronicles the history and legacy of Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's foremost African American theatre, and discusses the theater's role in cultural development and local community engagement. Examines the difficult economics of African American theatre production and how Penumbra has faced these challenges for nearly four decades. Includes color and black-and-white photographs.

Corporate Subject:

Penumbra Theatre Company (Saint Paul, Minn.) -- History.

Subject Term:

African American theater -- History

Theater--Minnesota--Saint Paul -- History 20th century

American drama -- African American authors -- History and criticism

American drama 20th century -- History and criticism

American drama 21st century -- History and criticism

Genre:

Electronic books

Electronic Access:

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Availability:

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