Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis' enlightening and entertaining play focuses on the boyhood of Frederick Douglass, who—despite being born into enslavement—grew up to become an abolitionist, orator and the first African American man to hold a diplomatic office. Much of the plot centers on Fred's struggle to learn to read, the surest way to freedom. Designed specifically for young audiences, the play frequently employs direct address and features several songs of the period, to be sung a cappella.
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Ossie Davis (1917-2005) was born in Cogdell, Georgia. He graduated high school in Waycross, Georgia, and attended Howard University. In 1939, he began his career as a writer and actor with the Rose McClendon Players in Harlem. In 1946, Mr. Davis made his Broadway debut in Je ...
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