| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
Southwestern Writers Collection series
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Southwestern Writers Collection series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Introduction: definition of black theatre -- Camp Logan / Celeste Bedford Walker -- Johnny B. Goode / Thomas Meloncon -- Killingsworth / Eugene Lee -- Driving wheel / Sterling Houston -- Br'er rabbit / adapted by George Hawkins -- When the ancestors call / Elizabeth Brown-Guillory -- Ancestors / Ted Shine. |
| Summary |
<P>One of the few books of its kind, <i>Acting Up and Getting Down</i> brings together seven African American literary voices that all have a connection to the Lone Star state. Covering Texas themes and universal ones, this collection showcases often-overlooked literary talents to bring to life inspiring facets of black theatre history.</p><p>Capturing the intensity of racial violence in Texas, from the Battle of San Jacinto to a World War I?era riot at a Houston training ground, Celeste Bedford Walker?s <i>Camp Logan</i> and Ted Shine?s <i>Ancestors</i> provide fascinating narratives through the lens of history. Thomas Meloncon?s <i>Johnny B. Goode</i> and George Hawkins?s <i>Br?er Rabbit</i> explore the cultural legacies of blues music and folktales. Three unflinching dramas (Sterling Houston?s <i>Driving Wheel</i>, Eugene Lee?s <i>Killingsworth</i>, and Elizabeth Brown-Guillory?s <i>When the Ancestors Call</i>) examine homosexuality, a death in the family, and child abuse, bringing to light the private tensions of intersections between the individual and the community.</p><p>Supplemented by a chronology of black literary milestones as well as a playwrights? canon, <i>Acting Up and Getting Down</i> puts the spotlight on creative achievements that have for too long been excluded from Texas letters. The resulting anthology not only provides new insight into a regional experience but also completes the American story as told onstage.</p> |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
American drama -- African American authors.
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American drama -- African American authors. |
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American drama -- Texas.
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American drama. |
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Texas. |
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American drama -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
American drama -- 21st century.
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| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
African Americans -- Drama.
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African Americans. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
DRAMA -- American. |
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DRAMA / American / African American. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Mayo, Sandra Marie, 1947- editor.
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Holt, Elvin, 1945- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780292754799 0292754795 (DLC) 2013030264 |
| ISBN |
0292727658 (electronic book) |
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9780292727656 (electronic book) |
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9780292754799 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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0292754795 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780292754805 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0292754809 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| Sudoc No. |
Z UA380.8 AC84up |
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