THE2000 African American Theatre Quiz

In the interview with August Wilson, what does he say is communicated with blues music?

Tyler Perry's first "urban circuit" play I Know I've Been Changed was an instant success.

"The River Niger" and "A Soldier's Play" were very successful plays originally produced by _________.

The idea that peasants could rule over kings contributed to the early popularity of minstrel shows in America.

What political agenda gave rise to the early popularity of minstrel shows?

After the Civil War, most minstrel characters were portrayed having a desire to _____________.

Toby Time was __________.

Black actors never appeared in minstrel shows.

All of the following statements regarding the show "Shuffle Along" are true EXCEPT.

Which answer is NOT true of "urban circuit" plays and musicals?

The most popular blackface artist of the 20th century was _______.

Aunt Jemima pancake mix got its name from a minstrel show character.

The first popularly known blackface minstrel character was __________.

(Fences) What does Troy do for a living?

(Fences) Which character usually only visits to borrow money?

(Fences) Cory serves in which branch of the military at the end of the play?

(Fences) Where did Troy learn to play baseball?

(Fences) What sport does Cory play?

(Fences) What happens when Gabriel blows his trumpet at the end of the play?

(Fences) Who does Troy think sold him the furniture in his house?