CULTURAL CARAVAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS - RABIN'S THEATRE WORLD
Cultural Caravan arts reporter, Rabin Nickens, pictured with Director, Freedome Bradley at New Federal Theatre
Rabin Nickens is the Co-host of Cultural Caravan and the theatre arts and entertainment editor for the show,. This page will include African American Theatre history and a listing of special events. Please check every few weeks for updates.
A Brief History of African Americans/Blacks in Theatre
The minstrel shows of the early 19th century are believed by some to be the roots of African American theatre, but they initially were written by whites, acted by whites in blackface, and performed for white audiences. After the American Civil War, A began to perform in minstrel shows (then called “Ethiopian minstrelsy”), and by the turn of the 20th century they were producing black musicals, many of which were written, produced, and acted entirely by blacks. The first known play by an African American was James Brown's King Shotaway (1823). William Wells Brown's The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom (1858) was the first African American play published, but the first real success of a black dramatist was Angelina W. Grimké's Rachel (1916). Click Here to read more.
Upcoming Events
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can
find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy. Feel free to browse the listings
below to find an event that matches your interests and location. New event,
pricing, and discount info added weekly.
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to read more.
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