Overview
Synopsis
Georgia Douglas Johnson’s plays were written during the height of the Harlem Renaissance and offered an unflinching look at the experience of black Americans and the issues they faced. At front and center in Plumes is poverty and the lingering effects of slavery as desperate mother Charity must make an agonizing decision about her gravely ill daughter. The play is an aching look back at history that can be used as an educational tool and a catalyst for meaningful conversations.
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Characters
Character Portrayals
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Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.
A traditional performance rooted in local culture and storytelling, often performed seasonally or ritually.
A cultural movement of the 1920s and 30s celebrated in theatre for its artistic contributions and Black identity expression.
Belief in the supernatural or omens, frequently used in theatre to foreshadow or reflect character fears.
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Guide Written By:
Kevan Dunkelberg
Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright