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Additional authors

1. Henderson, H. Sefus
2. Halsey, Will

Description

1. 1 folder.

Summary

1. The Positive Youth Troupe Collection consists of correspondence, touring itineraries, choreographic notes, and the script and lyrics to songs featured in the original musical the troupe performed, "No Laughing Matter." Written by H. Sefus Henderson and Will Halsey, the musical tells the story of an African-American prep school student and the peer pressure he faces upon returning to his community. Also in the collection are three programs documenting the troupe's performance of this musical at City College, Staten Island Teen Pregnancy Network, Inc., and at Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center.

Subject

1. Henderson, H. Sefus
2. Positive Youth Troupe
3. African American theater -- New York (State) -- New York
4. African Americans in the performing arts
5. African American students
6. Theater and youth -- United States
7. Musicals -- United States

Genre/Form

1. Scripts.

Call number

1. Sc MG 481

Language

1. English

Source (note)

1. Wilson, Sule Greg

Biography (note)

1. Positive Youth Troupe was organized in 1982 in the Bronx, New York and is a part of Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center, a non-profit arts and education program. From November through January, the Positive Youth Troupe members, ages 13-21, attend weekly workshops for professional training in dance, music, and theater. From February through June, they tour junior and senior high schools and community centers in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area.

Processing action (note)

1. Processed
2. Cataloged

Author

1. Positive Youth Troupe.

Title

1. Positive Youth Troupe collection, 1988-1989.

Biography

1. Positive Youth Troupe was organized in 1982 in the Bronx, New York and is a part of Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center, a non-profit arts and education program. From November through January, the Positive Youth Troupe members, ages 13-21, attend weekly workshops for professional training in dance, music, and theater. From February through June, they tour junior and senior high schools and community centers in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area.

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1. Finding Aid

Added author

1. Henderson, H. Sefus. No laughing matter.
2. Halsey, Will.

Research call number

1. Sc MG 481