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RARE ORIGINAL NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY THEATER PROGRAMS & SHOW GUIDES
An exceptional collection of vintage theater memorabilia documenting the groundbreaking work of the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC), founded in 1967 and recognized for its lasting contribution to African American theater.
NOTABLE ACTORS INCLUDE:
Samuel L. Jackson
Rosalind Cash
Adolph Caesar
Bill Duke
Esther Rolle
William Mooney
PRODUCTIONS REPRESENTED:
WE — by Charles Fuller
Day of Absence — by Douglas Turner Ward
Brotherhood — by Douglas Turner Ward
Ride a Black Horse — by John Scott
The Harangues — by Joseph A. Walker
The Reckoning — by Douglas Turner Ward
Nevis Mountain Dew — by Steve Carter
Includes original cast listings, production credits, and Negro Ensemble Company show guides. The WE program specifically lists Samuel L. Jackson and William Mooney.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
A compelling collection for collectors of African American history, Black theater, vintage playbills, performing arts memorabilia, and the early careers of celebrated actors. These original printed materials preserve an important chapter in American theatrical history.
CONDITION: Vintage paper items with age-related toning, creases, folds, and wear. Please examine all photographs carefully
