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The Black Theatrical Ensemble records

The Black Theatrical Ensemble records

Descriptive Summary

Title: The Black Theatrical Ensemble records
Creator: Black theatrical ensemble
Inclusive Dates: 1992-1994
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet (1 box and 1 oversized folder)
Collection Number: UA19-035
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

Collection Description

Historical Note

Black Theatrical Ensemble (BTE) was founded at the University of Georgia in 1976 and was created with the purpose of preserving the legacy of Afro-centric theatre through the production of plays, essays, poems, and other literary works written by Black authors and playwrights, and authors of all races who write about issues in the African-American experience.

Scope and Content

This collection dates from 1992 to 1994. It consists of posters and flyers advertising auditions and plays. The collection also includes news clippings and photographic proofs.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

The Black Theatrical Ensemble records, UA19-035, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2019.

General Notes

RG: 6


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

African American arts -- Societies, etc.
Black theatrical ensemble

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Flyers and posters "Auditions" and "Zooman and the sign", circa 1990s
 
12Photographic proofs, 1993 May
 
13News clippings, 1992-1994
 
oversized_folder
1Poster-"Blues for an Alabama sky", undated