
Overview
Synopsis
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes retells Christianity's famous nativity story with an entirely African-American cast. Traditionally the play has been performed in a gospel style, which includes Christmas carols. The birth of Jesus plays prominently in the play’s production.
Show Information
- Book
- Langston Hughes
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- First Produced
- 1961
- Genres
- Cast Size
- small
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
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Lead |
Male |
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Lead |
Either Gender |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Featured |
Male |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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