THE 220: African American Drama (Watkins)

Blog that covers trending topics in the theatre featuring experts across the art form and explores the various production aspects, topics of interest and dynamics of Black Theatre.

Northwestern University theater professor Harvey Young illuminates 40 years of African American culture in Chicago. His powerful collection of oral histories includes interviews with prominent producers, directors, choreographers, designers, dancers, and actors who changed Chicago’s theatrical landscape from 1970 to 2010. In this exclusive CHF program, Young is joined by actor Harry Lennix ('The Blacklist', 'Man of Steel'), and Chuck Smith, resident director at the Goodman Theatre, to provide context and commentary for these singularly engrossing stories.

Highlights key collections and works at the Schomburg Center for research in Black Culture.

Stanford Professor of Drama Harry Elam discusses African American theater and its use as a form of social protest.