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January 8, 1949
The Illinois Standard
Chicago, Cook County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The Chicago CRC sponsors the anti-discrimination play 'Trial by Fire' at 8th Street Theatre on Jan. 21, starring Janice Kingslow and Fred Pinkard, featuring actors from various groups, praised by Langston Hughes.
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Chicago CRC to present drama 'Trial by Fire'
Janice Kingslow, formerly in the cast of "Anna Lucasta," and Fred Pinkard, widely-known radio actor, will star in "Trial by Fire," anti-discrimination play, to be presented at the 8th Street Theatre Friday, Jan. 21.
Sponsored by the Civil Rights Congress, the play will feature actors from the Hull House Players, Sheil House, Columbia College, Friendship House and Chicago School of Expression.
The three-act play has been called by Langston Hughes, "one of the most effective, provocative, and moving plays on race relations that I have ever seen."
Janice Kingslow, formerly in the cast of "Anna Lucasta," and Fred Pinkard, widely-known radio actor, will star in "Trial by Fire," anti-discrimination play, to be presented at the 8th Street Theatre Friday, Jan. 21.
Sponsored by the Civil Rights Congress, the play will feature actors from the Hull House Players, Sheil House, Columbia College, Friendship House and Chicago School of Expression.
The three-act play has been called by Langston Hughes, "one of the most effective, provocative, and moving plays on race relations that I have ever seen."
What sub-type of article is it?
Theater Announcement
Cultural Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Trial By Fire
Anti Discrimination Play
Chicago Theater
Civil Rights Congress
Race Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
Janice Kingslow
Fred Pinkard
Langston Hughes
Where did it happen?
8th Street Theatre, Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Janice Kingslow
Fred Pinkard
Langston Hughes
Location
8th Street Theatre, Chicago
Event Date
Friday, Jan. 21
Story Details
Announcement of the presentation of the anti-discrimination play 'Trial by Fire' starring Janice Kingslow and Fred Pinkard, sponsored by the Civil Rights Congress, featuring actors from various Chicago theater groups, praised by Langston Hughes for its impact on race relations.