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Vintage Negro Ensemble Company Theater Programs – New York City Theater History.
A fascinating collection of vintage theater programs from the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC), featuring productions presented at Theatre Four, located at 424 West 55th Street in New York City.
Vintage, pre-owned condition. The programs show age-related wear, including creasing, discoloration, and some handling wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for the specific condition of the items included.
These original Playbill and Showbill programs document an important era in African American theater, featuring productions from the 1980s and names associated with the company's distinguished theatrical legacy.
These vintage programs offer a fascinating glimpse into the careers of talented performers appearing in productions by the historic Negro Ensemble Company.
Notable names appearing in the programs include:
Samuel L. Jackson — listed in the cast of District Line.
Glynn Turman — listed in the cast of Eyes of the American.
Phylicia Ayers-Allen — listed in the cast of Sons and Fathers of Sons. She later became famous as Phylicia Rashad, beloved by television audiences for her role as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show.
These original programs preserve a piece of New York theater history and document performances by actors who went on to achieve widespread recognition in film and television.
An intriguing collection for enthusiasts of African American theater, vintage entertainment memorabilia, and the early careers of celebrated performers.
