Abstract
In 1920, the year that women were granted the right to vote, a race massacre took place in Ocoee Florida as whites did not want the black population to exercise their right to vote. Over 50 African Americans were killed and all of the Black population was run out of town. In the Fall of 2024, a theatre production was created at Eastern Connecticut State University (combining live performance, poetry, music, and film) that told this important story that has been largely erased from history. The audience was informed and impacted through a theatrical production that was completely original. This paper explores how harsh historical events that have been erased can be explored through multiple mediums in theatre. Theatre can be a means to unearth the hidden and inform audiences as they are entertained.
Presenters
Brian DayAssociate Professor, Communication, Film, and Theatre, Eastern Connecticut State University, Connecticut, United States Kristen Morgan
Associate Professor, Communication, Film, and Theatre, Eastern Connecticut State University, Connecticut, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Theatre, Erasure, Culture, History, Entertainment, Impact
