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The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 11.0038  Saturday, 8 January 2000.

From:           Peter Webster <Mappamundi@aol.com>
Date:           Thursday, 6 Jan 2000 19:00:11 EST
Subject:        African American Shakespearean Companies

Has anyone information, research sources or books to suggest on the
subject of African American Shakespearean Companies in the 19th or early
20th Centuries?

I know there were touring companies that performed the works of WS, and
I believe that there was an African American production of Macbeth in
New York City at roughly the same time the famous Anglo "Dueling
Macbeths" were causing riots.

I believe the city authorities shut down the popular African American
offering because of racial controversy, and that performances were then
held in unannounced venues, advertised only by word of mouth.

You may post your thoughts or reply to me at mappamundi@aol.com.

Thank you in advance for your help and inspiration!

Peter Webster
Artistic Director, Mappamundi

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