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{"value"=>"1977", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1977"}
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{"value"=>"Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop was co-founded by Garland Lee Thompson in October 1973, to provide support, guidance, and developmental assistance to black playwrights. Named for the late Hollywood actor/director, it was initially established to meet the needs of third world playwrights. While acting as a laboratory for playwrights, the Workshop gradually expanded its program to include directors and technicians. Hundreds of works have been presented by the Workshop and several of them, such as Richard Wesley's <span class=\"title\">The Last Street Play</span>, later renamed <span class=\"title\">The Mighty Gents</span>, and Charles Fuller's <span class=\"title\">The Brownsville Raid</span>, went on to achieve commercial success.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The file contains press releases; flyers; performers' profiles and biographical sketches; lists and schedules of readings; and a biography of Frank Silvera.</p>"}
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1977
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1977
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1977
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1977
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1977