Renaissance Women: Rose McClendon
Rose McClendon (1884–1936) was a trailblazing African-American actress and director who rose to prominence on Broadway during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 30s. Rose became known for her powerful performances in plays like the Pulitzer Prize-winning play In Abraham's Bosom and Langston Hu…
The Emperor Jones: Our Ancestors' Favorite Play
In 1920, Emperor Jones was a bona fide Broadway hit. The controversial play’s lead is Charles Gilpin, the first Black man to head up an integrated cast on the Great White Way. Gilpin enjoys fame, accolades, and universal acclaim…but he does have a note for his playwright Eugene O’Neil. A note that …
Encore Episode: Philadelphia's "Negro Unit" of the Federal Theatre Project
A reissue of our conversation with scholar Jonathan Shandell and director Jerrell Henderson, about a little-known chapter of Philadelphia's theater history.For a blog post on our website, with images from the productions we discuss in the episode, go HERE
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When celebrated playwright Eugene O’Neill cast Charles Gilpin as the lead in his new play “The Emperor Jones” in 1920, Broadway was changed forever.
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Philadelphia's 'Negro Unit' of the Federal Theatre Project: A Conversation
An interview/conversation with Jonathan Shandell, the author of a January 2022 article in the journal Theater History Studies entitled "Caricatured, Marginalized, Betrayed". The article examines the history of the Philadelphia "Negro Unit" of the Federal Theatre Project in the 1930s - specifically…
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