A talented and experienced Black actress has been cast inChaos in Belleville
an anti-lynching play set to open on Broadway. She's paid her dues throughout the years
playing stereotypical supporting roles in second-rate shows
and is ready for her star turn.
Chaos in Belleville
written by a white playwright
might not be quite as enlightened a piece as she's been hoping for - but that doesn't mean it won't sell out. And selling out is the question at the heart of Alice Childress's comedy-drama. A cast of multigenerational Black actors rehearse under the purview of a white director and stage manager
and as the rehearsal process unfolds
theatre conventions and racial politics collide
resulting in a surprisingly funny yet deeply piercing look at the entertainment industry.
By:
Alice Childress Imprint: Samuel French Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 109g ISBN:9780573709968 ISBN 10: 0573709963 Pages: 100 Publication Date:07 March 2023 Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active