1st Edition
Barbara Ann Teer and the National Black Theatre Transformational Forces in Harlem
By Lundeana Marie Thomas
Copyright 1997
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
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While chronicling the development of Teer's National Black Theatre of Harlem, this study explores the National Black Theatre's quest to develop a new black theory of acting. Teer's theory of performance was realized in a theater that combined elements of Pentacostal worship and African ritual, melding spontaneity from the performers, percussive music, singing, dancing, emotional expression from... Read more
1. Before the National Black Theatre 2. Barbara Ann Teer: Background Black Pentecostalism African Analogues to Pentecostal Rituals Yoruba Ritualistic Practices 3. The National Black Theatre: The Beginning Goal 1: Self-Affirmation Goal 2: Cooperation Goal 3: Education Goal 4: Spirituality Goal 5: Values Goal 6: Liberation 4. Training at the National Black Theatre Evolutionary Movement and Dance Course Meditation and Spiritual Release Courses Liberation Theory Classes Black Cultural Resources: Pentecostal Church Black Cultural Resources: The Apollo Theatre The Cycles Community Involvement Current Classes Identity, Dignity, and Trust Course The Power in You Writer's Course The Entrepreneurial Course Graduation Ceremonies Summary 5. The NBT: The Quintessential Black Theatre of Harlem Critical Response to Selected Productions Black Theatrical Elements in NBT Productions
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Thomas, Lundeana Marie
