The Cambridge Companion to African American Theatre
Second edition
Author(s): Harvey Young
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This new edition provides an expanded, comprehensive history of African American theatre, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Including discussions of slave rebellions on the national stage, African Americans on Broadway, the Harlem Renaissance, African American women dramatists, and the New Negro and Black Arts movements, the Companion also features fresh chapters on significant contemporary developments, such as the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement, the mainstream successes of Black Queer Drama and the evolution of African American Dance Theatre. Leading scholars spotlight the producers, directors, playwrights, and actors who have fashioned a more accurate appearance of Black life on stage, revealing the impact of African American theatre both within the United States and around the world. Addressing recent theatre productions in the context of political and cultural change, it invites readers to reflect on where African American theatre is heading in the twenty-first century.
- Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of African American theatre from the early nineteenth century to the present day
- Includes an updated Introduction and chronology, as well as fresh chapters on significant contemporary developments, including the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement, the mainstream successes of Black Queer Drama and the evolution of African American Dance Theatre
- Showcases African American theatre's engagement with important cultural movements including the Harlem Renaissance, New Negro, Black Arts, and Black Lives Matter
- Inclusive in scope, covering such topics as African American women dramatists, Black Queer Drama and African American Dance Theatre