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The work of Vinnette Carroll, an African American theatre artist / Calvin A. McClinton.
Van Pelt Library PN2287.C293 M33 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McClinton, Calvin A.
- Series:
- Studies in theatre arts ; v. 8.
- Studies in theatre arts ; v. 8
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Carroll, Vinnette.
- Theatrical producers and directors--United States--Biography.
- Theatrical producers and directors.
- African American theatrical producers and directors.
- United States.
- African American theatrical producers and directors--Biography.
- Actors--United States--Biography.
- Actors.
- African American actors--Biography.
- African American actors.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 168 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, [2000]
- Contents:
- Chapter I Biographical Profile to 1957
- Formative Years 13
- Psychology Studies 17
- Theatre Studies 19
- Early Theatrical Employment 22
- Chapter II Acting Career and Directing (Early Years)
- Acting
- Acting Philosophy 27
- Roles 29
- Directing
- Dark Of The Moon 40
- Ondine 42
- Kicks and Company 42
- The Disenchanted 43
- The Flies 44
- Slow Dance on the Killing Ground 45
- Chapter III Carroll as Director (Later Years)
- Directing Philosophy and Techniques 47
- The Process from Rehearsal to Performance 60
- Process of collaborating with other theatre artists 66
- Chapter IV Development of the Song-Play
- Characteristics of the Genre 75
- Early Application
- Black Nativity 78
- Trumpets of the Lord 85
- Prodigal Son 89
- Chapter V The Urban Arts Corps
- Founding 93
- Structure 96
- Philosophy 102
- Development 104
- Notable Shows
- Don't Bother Me I Can't "Cope" 110
- Your Arms Too Short to Box with God 116
- The Vinnette Carroll Repertory Company 121
- Carroll's Legacy 124
- Appendix A Vinnette Carroll's Acting Credits 127
- Appendix B Vinnette Carroll's Directing Credits 129
- Appendix C Programs Of First Performances Off-Broadway 133
- Carroll's One Woman Show's 135
- Dark Of the Moon 139
- Ondine 141
- The Disenchanted 142
- Appendix D Programs Of First Performances On Broadway 143
- Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope 145
- Your Arms Too Short to Box with God 147
- Appendix E The Vinnette Carroll Theatre 149.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-162) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0773479406
- OCLC:
- 41641351
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