A Production History of Black Theatre in Texas
by
Sandra M. Mayo, Elvin Holt
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2016
From plantation performances to minstrel shows of the late nineteenth century, the roots of black theatre in Texas reflect the history of a state where black Texans have continually created powerful cultural emblems that defy the clichés of horses, cattle, and bravado. Drawing on troves of archival...