Used by

Negro Ensemble Company, American, founded 1967

Subject of

Brown, Graham, American, 1924 - 2011

Davies, David

Duke, O. L., American, 1953 - 2004

Lee, Eugene

Pickens, James Jr., American, born 1954

Jones, Steven A.

Jackson, Samuel L., American, born 1948

Dewey-Carter, John

Brown, Charles, American, 1946 - 2004

Epps, Ben E.

Goldring, Danny, American

Zettler, Stephen, American

Lutzky, Dan

Turner, Cedric

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)

Type

theater programs

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1981

Description

Theatre program for A Soldier's Play. Grey background with white circle in top right corner; large graphic of a man in military uniform, shown from the chest up. [the/Negro/Ensemble/Company/inc./A/SOLDIER'S/PLAY]

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Drama (Theatre)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens

Object number

2011.45.106

Restrictions & Rights

© 1983 George Fenmore Associates, Inc. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Taking the Stage

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Negro Ensemble Company, American, founded 1967

Subject of

Blue, Sam Jr.

Brazwell, Damon W. Jr.

Brown, Graham, American, 1924 - 2011

Bush, Norman, American, born 1933

Cash, Rosalind, American, 1938 - 1995

Downing, David, American, born 1943

Foster, Frances, American, 1924 - 1997

French, Arthur, American, born 1931

Harris, Julius W., American, 1923 - 2004

Jay, William

Rolle, Esther, American, 1920 - 1998

Taylor, Clarice, American, 1917 - 2011

Touissaint, Mari

Winston, Hattie Mae, American, born 1945

Woods, Allie Jr., American, born 1940

Ajayi, Afolabi

McKay, Tony

Young, Aston

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)

Type

theater programs

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968-1969

Description

Theatre Program from Man Better Man. White background with black lettering. [N/E/C/the/Negro/Ensemble/Company] White circular sticker on back, handwritten 1971 or earlier.

Topic

African American

Actors

Calypso (Music)

Musical Theatre

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens

Object number

2011.45.57

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Playbill, American, founded 1884

Used by

Brooks Atkinson Theatre, American, founded 1926

Subject of

Brown, Graham, American, 1924 - 2011

Foster, Frances, American, 1924 - 1997

Irby, Dean, American

McClain, Saundra, American

Richen, Neville

Roberts, Les, American, born 1937

Roker, Roxie, American, 1929 - 1995

Wainwright, Lennal

Turner, Douglas, born 1930

Weldon, Charles, American, born 1940

Whitaker, Grenna

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 9 x 5 5/8 in. (22.9 x 14.3 cm)

Type

theater programs

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1973

Description

Playbill for The River Niger. White background with pink, orange, and yellow box at top; white box below with black lettering. [PLAYBILL/MAGAZINE/BROOKS ATKINSON/THEATRE/THE RIVER NIGER] White circular sticker on back, handwritten 1973.

Topic

African American

Broadway Theatre

Drama (Theatre)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens

Object number

2011.45.86

Restrictions & Rights

Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Negro Ensemble Company, American, founded 1967

Subject of

Brown, Graham, American, 1924 - 2011

Jay, William

Cash, Rosalind, American, 1938 - 1995

Elder, Judyann, American, born 1948

Downing, David, American, born 1943

Nicholas, Denise, American, born 1944

Foster, Frances, American, 1924 - 1997

Rolle, Esther, American, 1920 - 1998

French, Arthur, American, born 1931

Woods, Allie Jr., American, born 1940

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)

Type

theater programs

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 30, 1968

Description

Theatre program for Song of the Lusitanian Bogey and Daddy Goodness. Grey paper with black and grey lettering; black lettering in circle with grey background, and grey lettering in circle with black background. [JUL 30 1968/the/Negro/Ensemble/Company/Summer/Repertory]

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Actors

Drama (Theatre)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens

Object number

2011.45.93.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Taking the Stage

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Negro Ensemble Company, American, founded 1967

Subject of

Brown, Graham, American, 1924 - 2011

Jay, William

Cash, Rosalind, American, 1938 - 1995

Elder, Judyann, American, born 1948

Downing, David, American, born 1943

Nicholas, Denise, American, born 1944

Foster, Frances, American, 1924 - 1997

Rolle, Esther, American, 1920 - 1998

French, Arthur, American, born 1931

Woods, Allie Jr., American, born 1940

Medium

ink on paper

Type

envelopes

theater programs

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 30, 1968

Description

Ticket envelope for Song of the Lusitanian Bogey and Daddy Goodness. Yellow paper printed with red ink. Handwritten in green ink: [Daddy Goodness / Tuesday July 30 '68]. The back of the envelope has advertisements for O.Henry's Steak House, The English Pub, and La "Groceria".

Topic

African American

Actors

Drama (Theatre)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens

Object number

2011.45.93.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Negro Ensemble Company, American, founded 1967

Subject of

Brown, Graham, American, 1924 - 2011

Jay, William

Cash, Rosalind, American, 1938 - 1995

Elder, Judyann, American, born 1948

Downing, David, American, born 1943

Nicholas, Denise, American, born 1944

Foster, Frances, American, 1924 - 1997

Rolle, Esther, American, 1920 - 1998

French, Arthur, American, born 1931

Woods, Allie Jr., American, born 1940

Medium

ink on paper

Type

tickets

theater programs

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 30, 1968

Description

Ticket stub for Song of the Lusitanian Bogey and Daddy Goodness. Beige paper with black and beige lettering.

Topic

African American

Actors

Drama (Theatre)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens

Object number

2011.45.93.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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