African Theatre (acting troupe)
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The African Theatre was an African-American acting troupe in New York City established by William Henry Brown (also known as William Alexander Brown) in the 1820s. The troupe performed plays by Shakespeare and plays written by Brown, several of which were anti-colonization and anti-slavery. Its leading actor was James Hewlett. The troupe faced violence, including attacks by thugs hired by the Park Theatre. Little is known of the participants as a result of the destruction of the records of the troupe.
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African Theatre (acting troupe)
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The African Theatre was an African-American acting troupe in New York City established by William Henry Brown (also known as William Alexander Brown) in the 1820s. The troupe performed plays by Shakespeare and plays written by Brown, several of which were anti-colonization and anti-slavery. Its leading actor was James Hewlett. The African Theatre is, as far as records report, the first known black theatre company in North America. The vast majority of documents with information pertaining to the African Theatre have been reportedly burned and destroyed. The African Theatre developed from the African Grove Theatre, which was situated at the back of William Henry Brown's home at 38 Thomas Street, West of Broadway, and it opened for about three or four summers prior to 1821. The troupe faced violence, including attacks by thugs hired by the Park Theatre. Little is known of the participants as a result of the destruction of the records of the troupe.
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