August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
ISBN: USHL_0573681134
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Overview
It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the “Mother of the Blues,” is recording new sides of old favorites in a rundown studio in Chicago. Fiery and determined, Ma Rainey fights to retain control over her music, while her cocky trumpet player Levee dreams of making his own name in the business. More than music goes down in August Wilson's riveting portrayal of rage, racism, self-hatred and exploitation.
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- Genre: Period
- Time Period: 1920s
- Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), Multicultural Casting, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
- Target Audience: Adult
Authors
August Wilson
August Wilson (April 27, 1945 - October 2, 2005) authored Gem of the Ocean, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Fences, Two Trains Running, Jitney, King Hedley II and Radio Golf. These works explore the heritage and experienc ...