The Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Theater #41

The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement in the 1920s that revitalized African-American art, music, and literature. It highlights the movement's role in challenging stereotypes and promoting Black artists. The video delves into the development of Black theater, the influence of W.E.B Du Bois, and the emergence of key figures like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. It also examines the impact of plays like 'Don't You Want To Be Free?' in addressing social issues and advocating for equality.

What was the primary focus of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Reimagining of African-American art, music, and literature

• Reawakening of European art forms

• Development of new political ideologies

• Introduction of new scientific theories

Which term did W.E.B Du Bois use to describe the dual identity experienced by African-Americans?

• Double consciousness

• Dual identity

• Double vision

• Split personality

What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on Black artists?

• It increased their visibility and celebrated their work

• It discouraged them from exploring difficult themes

• It limited their artistic expression

• It forced them to conform to white standards

What was the significance of Ridgely Torrence's 'Three Plays for a Negro Theater'?

• It was the first play to win a Pulitzer Prize

• It portrayed realistic Black life and was performed by an all-Black cast on Broadway

• It was the first musical by African-Americans

• It was the first play to be performed in Harlem

What was the main goal of the Krigwa Players?

• To perform plays written by white playwrights

• To promote African-American theater written, performed, and directed by Black artists

• To introduce European theater styles to America

• To focus on musical theater only

Which musical by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake was a major success during the Harlem Renaissance?

• The Chip Woman's Fortune

• Appearances

• Shuffle Along

• Mule Bone

Which play by Langston Hughes was altered to suit a white audience?

• Mulatto

• Don't You Want To Be Free?

• Little Ham

• Mule Bone

What was the primary theme of Zora Neale Hurston's play 'Color Struck'?

• Racial integration

• Colorism among Black Floridians

• The Great Migration

• The Harlem Renaissance

What was the main message of Hughes' play 'Don't You Want To Be Free?'?

• To promote segregation

• To focus on economic prosperity

• To encourage unity and resistance against discrimination

• To celebrate European culture

Which theater company was founded by Langston Hughes in Harlem?

• The Skyloft Players

• The Lafayette Players

• The Negro Art Theater

• The Suitcase Theater