Acting Career

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{"value"=>"1063274", "type"=>"local_mss"}
unitdate
{"value"=>"1940-1981", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1940/1981"}
unittitle
{"value"=>"Acting Career"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The files in this subseries represent a significant portion of the productions, both theatre and film, in which Childress appeared over 30 years. Although the information is often scant, it provides a rich overview of her acting career. The files found here are primarily for the productions, but also include theatrical organizations and agencies in which she had participated and include broadsides, contracts, programs, reviews, and other ephemera. There are also files for the American Negro Theatre, <span class=\"title\">Anna Lucasta</span> (the original Broadway production, plus a scrapbook), <span class=\"title\">The Candy Store, The Cool World, The Emperor's Clothes, Grace, Hell's Alley, A Milestone on the Road to the Truth, Natural Man, Three-One Act Plays</span> - The Harlem Players, and <span class=\"title\">The World of Sholem Aleichem</span>, among others.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>These files are arranged alphabetically.</p>"}
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1940
keydate
1940
date_end
1981
date_inclusive_start
1940
date_inclusive_end
1981

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  1. American Negro Theatre - Constitution, By-Laws, Season Announcement
  2. Anna Lucasta - Actors' Equity Association
  3. Ashley Famous Agency, Inc. - Contract
  4. The Candy Story by Barnard Rubin, Program
  5. The Cool World - Program
  6. The Emperor's Clothes - Program
  7. Grace - Contract
  8. Hell's Alley
  9. A Milestone on the Road to the Truth - The North Star Players - Broadside
  10. Natural Man
  11. Net Division, Education Broadcasting Corporation
  12. Programme for the Study Visit of American Actors from 15-29 June 1981
  13. Three - One Act Plays - The Harlem Players - Broadside
  14. Up Tight - Contract
  15. The World of Sholem Aleichem - Program, Reviews