In 1921, Eugene O'Neill rejects the use of blackface and casts African American actor Charles Gilpin in the lead of his groundbreaking play "Emperor Jones".
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Cast
Arthur Egeli
Director
Shaun Parkes
Charles S. Gilpin
John Hensley
Eugene O'Neill
Nick Moran
Jasper Deeter
Liza Weil
Agnes Boulton
Nija Okoro
Florence Gilpin
Lonnie Farmer
W.E.B. DuBois
Eve Annenberg
Susan Glaspell
Nicholas Dorr
Jig Cook
Heather Egeli
Ida Rauh
Alexandra Foucard
Anita Bush
Fred Biddle
Langston Hughes
David Bishop
Theatre Patron
Ian Bowater
George Hunterfield
Kayleigh Brown
Minstrel Singer
Roger A. Chauvette
Minstrel Show Caller
John Clayton
Charles Ellis
Tim Costigan
Palace Guard
Issa Coulibaly
Drummer
Ian Bowater
Writer
Adrienne Earle Pender
Writer
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source: The Black Emperor of Broadway
Brilliant true story, amazingly talented cast. A compelling look into what it means to be an actor, especially a Black actor. 10/10.
Growing up around Broadway and Black community, I can't believe I have never heard of Gilpin. Not only is this a historic insight into Broadway - but also a reminder that there are so many forgotten Black stories that need to be told! thank you for sharing this story with us
The Black Emperor of Broadway