Black Nativity
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Cuesheets are performing arts study guides published by the Education Department of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). Cuesheets are designed for teachers' use before and after attending performances for school groups and families at the Kennedy Center and at various sites across the country as part of the Imagination Celebration on Tour program. Cuesheets are wonderful resources containing introductory information and activities appropriate for all children, even without experiencing the performance. The word nativity means birth, especially the place, conditions, or circumstances of being born. When the word is capitalized 'Nativity,' it indicates the birth of Jesus or Christmas. The play that you are going to see is Black Nativity. What do you think that title might mean? You probably guessed that this play is about the birth of Jesus, celebrated in the tradition of Black or African-American culture. The famous African-American poet, novelist, and playwright Langston Hughes wrote Black Nativity. Less
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Grade: TK/K to 12
Topics: Dance, History-Social Science, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre