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Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1902 February 1 - 1967 May 22

Gender

  • Males

Occupations

Places

Topics

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

2.1.21: "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been", 2007-2021, and undated

 Sub-Series
Abstract

"A fictional account of the demons and dilemmas faced by Langston Hughes while attempting to write a poem on the night before his appearance before the Senate Permanent Sub-Committee on Investigations on Un-American Activities led by Senator Joseph McCarthy."

Dates: 2007-2021, and undated

b. "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been:" Stage and Post Productions, 2007-2008, 2012, 2021, and undated

 Sub-Series
Abstract

"Are You Now or Have You Ever Been...presented at the Guthrie Theater's Dowling Studio in 2012 by Carlyle Brown and Company. It was directed by Noel Raymond, the scenic design was by Joseph Stanley, the costume design was by Clare Brauch, the lighting design was by Mike Wangen, the sound design was by C. Andrew Mayer, and the production stage manager was Lydia Bolder."

Dates: 2007-2008, 2012, 2021, and undated

Photographic images, 1955, and undated

 File — Box 29, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Holds 8 1/2 x 11 inch color images of scenes from the play. Includes image of Langston Hughes, "At home," circa 1955, and DVD (CD-R) labeled "PlayLabs Creative Cast."

Dates: 1955, and undated