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Black Girl is a play by American playwright J. E. Franklin. It was first produced on public television in 1969, followed by an off-Broadway production in 1971. It was later adapted by the playwright as a feature film that was released the following year.
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Characters
- Earl
- Mu'Dear
- Netta
- Mama Rosie
- Billie Jean
- Norma
- Ruth Ann
- Sheryl
- Little Earl
- Mr. Herbert
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Plot synopsis
A family drama about a young woman who defies the low expectations thrust upon her and pursues her dream of becoming a dancer.
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Television production
Produced by WGBH, Boston in 1969.
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Original Off-Broadway production
- Directed by Shauneille Perry
- Produced by New Federal Theatre
- Producers: Bert Beck, Woody King, Jr. and Dick Williams
- Set Designer: Charles Mills
- Costume Designer: Femi
- Lighting Designer: Buddy
- Sound Designer: Gary Harris
- Production Stage Manager: Horacena J. Taylor
- Opened: June 17, 1971 at Theatre De Lys
Cast
- Arthur French - Earl
- Minnie Gentry - Mu'Dear
- Leslie Uggams - Netta
- Louise Stubbs - Mama Rosie
- Kishasha - Billie Jean
- Gloria Edwards - Norma
- Loretta Greene - Ruth Ann
- Stacey Durant] - Sheryl
- Troy Warren - Little Earl
- Jimmy Hayeson - Mr. Herbert
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Feature film production
- Directed by Ossie Davis
- Producer: Lee Savin
- Executive Producer: Robert Greenberg
- Distributed by Cinerama Releasing Corporation
- Opened: November 9, 1972 in New York City
Cast
- Brock Peters - Earl
- Claudia McNeil - Mu'Dear
- Leslie Uggams - Netta
- Louise Stubbs - Mama Rose
- Peggy Pettitt - Billie Jean
- Gloria Edwards - Norma
- Loretta Greene - Ruth Ann
- Ruby Dee - Netta's Mother
- Kent Martin - Herbert
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Other productions
The New Federal Theatre produced a revival of the play during their 1995-96 season. This production was staged by Anderson Johnson.
On Thursday, May 21, 2009 Black Girl was presented by Legros Cultural Arts in New York City.
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References
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External links
- Black Girl at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Salisbury Post review of play
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