LEADER 03987nam 2200649 450 001 9910797807003321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-4773-0779-6 024 7 $a10.7560/307786 035 $a(CKB)3710000000531386 035 $a(EBL)4397276 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001582026 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)16256752 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001582026 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)14473528 035 $a(PQKB)11638759 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4397276 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11255357 035 $a(OCoLC)931538978 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4397276 035 $a(DE-B1597)588451 035 $a(DE-B1597)9781477307793 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000531386 100 $a20160914h20162016 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aStages of struggle and celebration $ea production history of Black theatre in Texas /$fSandra M. Mayo and Elvin Holt 205 $aFirst edition. 210 1$aAustin, [Texas] :$cUniversity of Texas Press,$d2016. 210 4$d©2016 215 $a1 online resource (342 p.) 225 1 $aJack and Doris Smothers Series in Texas History, Life, and Culture ;$vNumber 43 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-4773-0778-8 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aBlack theatre in Texas : from the 1800s -- San Antonio : a core venue in the Alamo city -- Austin : artistic collaboration in the capital city -- Dallas : engaging the community -- Fort Worth : joy in the theatre -- Houston : Black theatre on main street. 330 $aFrom plantation performances to minstrel shows of the late nineteenth century, the roots of black theatre in Texas reflect the history of a state where black Texans have continually created powerful cultural emblems that defy the clichés of horses, cattle, and bravado. Drawing on troves of archival materials from numerous statewide sources, Stages of Struggle and Celebration captures the important legacies of the dramatic arts in a historical field that has paid most of its attention to black musicians. Setting the stage, the authors retrace the path of the cakewalk and African-inspired dance as forerunners to formalized productions at theaters in the major metropolitan areas. From Houston?s Ensemble and Encore Theaters to the Jubilee in Fort Worth, gospel stage plays of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, as well as San Antonio?s Hornsby Entertainment Theater Company and Renaissance Guild, concluding with ProArts Collective in Austin, Stages of Struggle and Celebration features founding narratives, descriptions of key players and memorable productions, and enlightening discussions of community reception and the business challenges faced by each theatre. The role of drama departments in historically black colleges in training the companies? founding members is also explored, as is the role the support of national figures such as Tyler Perry plays in ensuring viability. A canon of Texas playwrights completes the tour. The result is a diverse tribute to the artistic legacies that continue to inspire new generations of producers and audiences. 410 0$aJack and Doris Smothers series in Texas history, life, and culture ;$vNumber 43. 606 $aAfrican American theater$zTexas$xHistory 606 $aAfrican Americans in the performing arts 606 $aPerforming arts$zTexas$xHistory 615 0$aAfrican American theater$xHistory. 615 0$aAfrican Americans in the performing arts. 615 0$aPerforming arts$xHistory. 676 $a792.089/960730764 700 $aMayo$b Sandra Marie$f1947-$01489848 702 $aHolt$b Elvin$f1945- 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910797807003321 996 $aStages of struggle and celebration$93823029 997 $aUNINA