The Black Lavender Experience (BLX) is a showcase of performances, workshops, and discussions sparked by black queer artists from across the country. It grew out of a course of the same name, created by Professor Elmo Terry-Morgan (Brown Class of 1974). When the course was created in 1998 it was the only one in the country to examine queer black theatre. The course is described as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of plays that address the identities and issues of black gay men and lesbians and offers various perspectives from within and without the black gay and lesbian artistic communities. Focuses on analysis of unpublished titles.
The Black Lavender Experience (BLX) records contain the yearly master production books and many of the plays performed during each year's course. The course is described as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of plays that address the identities and issues of black gay men and lesbians and offers various perspectives from within and without the black gay and lesbian artistic communities. Also included are several dozen promotional posters and fliers. Focuses on analysis of unpublished titles. Also includes published works by Amiri Baraka, Bullins, Corbitt, Gibson, Shirlene Holmes, West, and Pomo Afro Homos.
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Access to the collection requires permission of the University Archivist. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Black Lavender Experience records, OF.1ZAF.2019.010, Brown University Library
The collection has been arranged in one series.