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Theodore R Browne

THEODORE R BROWNE  (1910 - 1979)

 Nationality:    African American
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below is a list of Theodore R Browne's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Black Woman Called Moses, A         Day Of The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere         Gravy Train, The         Lysistrata         Natural Man         Seven Cities Of Gold, The         Steppin' High         Swing, Gates, swing

Black Woman Called Moses, A

Synopsis:
centres on Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railway.

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1st Produced:
-    1937

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Genre:
two act drama

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Day Of The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere

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historical play in two acts    -

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Gravy Train, The

Synopsis:
about a sensitive young man trying to work, go to school and keep his philandering wife happy.

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1st Produced:
-    1940

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Genre:
three act drama

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Lysistrata

Synopsis:
an African american adaptation of Aristophane's comedy.

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1st Produced:
Orpheum Theatre, Seattle    1936

Organisations:
Negro Unit

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Genre:
adaptation

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Natural Man

Synopsis:
losely based on the legendary folktale of John henry, who tests his prodigious skills against a steam engine, the symbol of the encroaching steam age, that makes a social commentary about injustice and oppression.

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aka This Ole Hammer

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-    1936

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Genre:
eight episode folk drama with music

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Seven Cities Of Gold, The

Synopsis:
about the legend of Esteban (Stephen) Dorantes, a Moor, who escorted the Spanish conquistadors in their exploration of the Southwest.

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Genre:
two act historical fantasy

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Steppin' High

Synopsis:
losely based on the life of Bert Williams.

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aka Minstrel

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Genre:
five act musical extravaganza

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Swing, Gates, swing

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Genre:
musical revue

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