Black Girl is a play by American playwright J. E. Franklin. It is a family drama about a young woman who defies expectations and pursues her dream of becoming a dancer.
It was first produced on public television in 1969, followed by NFT’s off-Broadway production in 1971. It was later adapted by the playwright as a feature film that was released the following year, directed by Ossie Davis.
Poster from original NFT production which played at Theatre De Lys 
Minnie Gentry and Louise Stubbs (seated)
| Credit | Artist | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Playwright | J.e. Franklin |  |
| Director | Shauneille Perry |  |
| Stage Manager | Horacena J. Taylor |  |
| Set Designer | C. Richard Mills |  |
| Lighting Designer | Buddy | |
| Costume Designer | Femi Sarah Heggie |  |
| Sound Designer | Gary Harris | |
| Actor | Arthur French, Jr. |  |
| Actor | Minnie Gentry |  |
| Actor | Leslie Uggams |  |
| Actor | Louise Stubbs |  |
| Actor | Kishasha |  |
| Actor | Gloria Edwards |  |
| Actor | Rhetta Greene |  |
| Actor | Stacey Durant |  |
| Actor | Troy Warren | |
| Actor | Jimmy Hayeson |  |
All 1971-72 Season productions: