Elaine Jackson
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Elaine Jackson | |||
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| Born | 1943 | ||
| Nationality | American | ||
| Citizenship | United States of America | ||
| Occupation | Playwright | ||
Elaine Jackson (b. 1943) is a black American playwright.[1] She has produced several plays in professional theater settings, including, most notably, Cockfight (1976),[2] Birth Rites (1987),[3] and Puberty Rites (2011).[4] She has taught classes in playwrighting at Lake Forest College and Wayne State University.[5]
Cockfight (1976) premiered at the The American Place Theatre in New York City, NY, with a cast helmed by notable actors like Morgan Freeman, Charles Brown (actor), and Mary Alice.[5]
References
- ↑ "Elaine Jackson". Oxford Reference. doi:10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100015238. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ↑ Eder, Richard (1977-10-17). "New Elaine Jackson Play Takes Old Drama Route". The New York Times. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ↑ Holden, Stephen (1987-05-07). "STAGE: ELAINE JACKSON'S 'BIRTH RITES'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ↑ "Woodie King's 'Puberty Rites" is a big hit at the Castillo Theatre". New York Amsterdam News. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "An Interview with Elaine Jackson". The Journal of American Drama and Theatre (JADT). 2021-04-28. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
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