Acting Up and Getting Down: Plays by African American Texans

Book Overview

One of the few books of its kind, Acting Up and Getting Down brings together seven African American literary voices that all have a connection to the Lone Star state. Covering Texas themes and universal ones, this collection showcases often-overlooked literary talents to bring to life inspiring facets of black theatre history.

Capturing the intensity of racial violence in Texas, from the Battle of San Jacinto to a World War I-era riot...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292754809
• ISBN13: 9780292754805
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"