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Alice Childress (October 12, 1916 – August 14, 1994) was an American novelist, playwright, and actress, acknowledged as "the only African-American woman to have written, produced, and published plays for four decades."
Alice Childress (born Oct. 12, 1916, Charleston, S.C., U.S.—died Aug. 14, 1994, New York, N.Y.) was an American playwright, novelist, and actress, known for realistic stories that posited the enduring optimism of black Americans.
Nov 3, 2021 · Alice Childress created Wiletta Mayer, the protagonist of her 1955 play, “Trouble in Mind,” to paint a realistic portrait of what it was to be Black in the theater industry.
Nov 14, 2009 · Alice Childress was a pioneer in black theatre and literature, writing and performing plays, novels, and screenplays that challenged racial stereotypes and social issues. She was the first black woman to win an Obie Award and a Tony Award nomination, and the first to have a play professionally produced Off-Broadway.
Oct 3, 2011 · Hilton Als writes on the African-American playwright Alice Childress and a contemporary revival of her first full-length play, “Trouble in Mind,” from 1955.
Mar 22, 2024 · Learn about the life and work of Alice Childress, a prolific and influential contributor to American theater and letters. She wrote plays such as Trouble in Mind and Wedding Band, and a novel about a young heroin addict, A Hero Ain’t Nothin’ But a Sandwich.
Jun 27, 2018 · Alice Childress was a pioneering black actress, playwright, and novelist who wrote about racism and humanism. She wrote plays like Trouble in Mind and books like A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich, which were controversial and acclaimed.
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