
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 |
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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: