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Barbara Ann Teer and the National Black Theatre

Transformational Forces in Harlem
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Barbara Ann Teer and the National Black Theatre chronicles the development of Teer's groundbreaking institution in Harlem. It explores the theatre's unique approach to performance, blending elements of Pentecostal worship and African ritual to create a new black theory of acting. Through vibrant music, dance, and audience participation, the National Black Theatre fosters a powerful connection to African American heritage and community identity.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in African American arts and culture, theatre history, and community-focused performance. It offers valuable insights for theatre practitioners and scholars exploring cultural diversity and innovative theatrical methods.

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First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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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 realised in a theatre that combined elements of Pentacostal worship and African ritual, melding spontaneity from the performers, percussive music, singing, dancing, emotional expression from both actors and audience, and spectacle.

The National Black Theatre's major achievement is the creation of an original art form that helps African Americans identify with their roots and invites spontaneous audience interaction. The study offers the National Black Theatre as a model African American community theatre with valuable lessons for other theatres. The innovative methods of the National Black Theatre provide a model for enlightening and sensitising audiences to cultural diversity.

A pioneering institution, the National Black Theatre has proven itself over its 25-year history to be a cultural treasure and the quintessential theatre in Harlem. Also includes maps.

Barbara Ann Teer and the National Black Theatre features a bibliography and index, along with a foreword by Dr. Winona Fletcher, Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Drama and Afro-American Studies, and Founder of the National Black Theatre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780815329206

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 1997

Country: United States

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 216

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