Black Girl (play)
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Written byJ. E. Franklin
Date premieredJune 17, 1971
Place premieredTheatre de Lys
New York City
New York City
Original languageEnglish
| Black Girl | |
|---|---|
| Written by | J. E. Franklin |
| Date premiered | June 17, 1971 |
| Place premiered | Theatre de Lys New York City |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
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.
A family drama about a young woman who defies the low expectations thrust upon her and pursues her dream of becoming a dancer.
Television production
Original Off-Broadway production
- Directed by Shauneille Perry
- Produced by New Federal Theatre
- Producers: Bert Beck, Woodie 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[2][3]
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
Feature film
- Directed by Ossie Davis
- Producer: Lee Savin
- Executive Producer: Robert Greenberg
- Distributed by Cinerama Releasing Corporation
- Opened: November 9, 1972 in New York City[4]
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
