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| − | ''[[Yellowman]]'' is a 2002 play written by Dael Orlandersmith ( | + | ''[[Yellowman]]'' is a 2002 play written by Dael Orlandersmith (1959-) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dael_Orlandersmith]. |
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| + | ==The original text== | ||
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| + | A play developed in rehearsal by the author and others, it tells the story of the relationship between Eugene, a very fair-skinned black man, and Alma, a large dark-skinned woman. | ||
| + | After playing at several regional theatres over the first half of 2002, the play finally premiered Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club on 1 October, 2002, closing on 15 December, 2002 - directed by Blanka Zizka with Dael Orlandersmith (as "Alma") and Howard W. Overshown (as "Eugene"). | ||
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| + | The play the 2002 Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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2008: A [[Theatre Bazaar]] production was directed by [[Lara Bye]] in 2008. Performed at [[KKNK]] and [[Baxter Theatre]] that year and at the [[Market Theatre]] in early 2009. Starring [[David Johnson]], [[Mwenya Kabwe]]. Lighting design by [[Faheem Bardien]]. Design by [[Leila Anderson]]. Stage manager [[Jon Keevy]]. | 2008: A [[Theatre Bazaar]] production was directed by [[Lara Bye]] in 2008. Performed at [[KKNK]] and [[Baxter Theatre]] that year and at the [[Market Theatre]] in early 2009. Starring [[David Johnson]], [[Mwenya Kabwe]]. Lighting design by [[Faheem Bardien]]. Design by [[Leila Anderson]]. Stage manager [[Jon Keevy]]. | ||
| + | 2012: Directed: [[Lara Bye]]' Cast: [[David Johnson]] and [[Mwenya Kabwe]] in the [[Market Theatre]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowman_(play) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowman_(play) | ||
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| + | [[Ruphin Coudyzer]]. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of [[Market Theatre]] productions. (Provided by Coudyzer) | ||
Theatre programme, 2008. [[NELM]] Location: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2011. 341. 2. 93. 8. | Theatre programme, 2008. [[NELM]] Location: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2011. 341. 2. 93. 8. | ||
Folder containing material relating to the production of the play held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2011. 341. 2. 93. 4. | Folder containing material relating to the production of the play held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2011. 341. 2. 93. 4. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 6 April 2024
Yellowman is a 2002 play written by Dael Orlandersmith (1959-) [1].
Contents
The original text
A play developed in rehearsal by the author and others, it tells the story of the relationship between Eugene, a very fair-skinned black man, and Alma, a large dark-skinned woman. After playing at several regional theatres over the first half of 2002, the play finally premiered Off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club on 1 October, 2002, closing on 15 December, 2002 - directed by Blanka Zizka with Dael Orlandersmith (as "Alma") and Howard W. Overshown (as "Eugene").
The play the 2002 Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2008: A Theatre Bazaar production was directed by Lara Bye in 2008. Performed at KKNK and Baxter Theatre that year and at the Market Theatre in early 2009. Starring David Johnson, Mwenya Kabwe. Lighting design by Faheem Bardien. Design by Leila Anderson. Stage manager Jon Keevy. 2012: Directed: Lara Bye' Cast: David Johnson and Mwenya Kabwe in the Market Theatre.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowman_(play)
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
Theatre programme, 2008. NELM Location: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2011. 341. 2. 93. 8.
Folder containing material relating to the production of the play held by NELM: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2011. 341. 2. 93. 4.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
