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YUSEF IMAN (1933 - 1987) |
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Nationality: USA Email: Click here to contact Website: Click here to visit |
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Literary Agent: n/a |
Poet, singer, actor, playwright, and director. Born in Savannah, GA. Married; five children. Gained theatrical experience as a member of AMIRI BARAKA's Spirit House in Newark, NJ, and with ROGER FURMAN's New Heritage [Repertory] Theatre in New York City. For several years he has been director of the Weusi Kuumba Troupe in Brooklyn, NY. Performed in the New Federal Theatre prodn. of What the Wine-Sellers Buy (1973). Recorded his poetry on the Jihad Productions recording Black and Beautiful. His volumes of poetry include Something Black (1967) and Poetry for Beautjful Black Women (1969). Has contributed poetry to The Journal of Black Poetry and to numerous anthologies. Some of his poetry was used as a grand finale for the cultural exhibit "Harlem on My Mind." Address-Office (in 1988): 10 Claver Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Agent (in 1977): Sister Malika, 393 Dumont Avenue, Suite 14b, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
Plays by Yusef Iman
Blowing Temptation Away | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1972 | ||||
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| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48802 | |||
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Book Worm | ||
| 1st Produced: | Weusi Kuumba Troupe, Brooklyn, NY | 1975 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48803 | |||
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Genre: | didactic play, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 1 BM, 2 BF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Exhortation to black men to change the lives of black women, including prostitutes. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Confusion | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1970 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48804 | |||
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Genre: | Mythic Play One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 5 BM, 5 BF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Depicts how all the organizations, religions, and sects are against each other and the power struggle that occurs as each attempts to push the other down | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Dope Pusher | ||
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| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48805 | |||
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Genre: | antidrug play, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | n/a | |||||
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Dope: The Cause, The Cure | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1967 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48806 | |||
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Genre: | antidrug play with music, I act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 8 BM, 1 BF, 2 WF, 5 musicians | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Exposes the real dope pushers and tells where dope comes from, how it gets here, and what should be done to stop its importation within black communities | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Jihad | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1968 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48807 | |||
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Genre: | didactic play, 1 act One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 3 BM, 2 BF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Tells why black people in America are in the situation they are in and what can be done about it | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Joke Is on You, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1970 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48808 | |||
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Genre: | Satire | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 3 BM, 1 BF, 1 WM | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | The president of the U.S. admits his intentions to commit genocide on all the races of color-Black, Chinese, Indian, and Puerto Rican | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Junkie, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | The East, New York | 1974 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48809 | |||
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Genre: | monologue, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 1BM | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | A junkie complains that his case is no worse than anybody else's, because most people have some kind of hangup, such as alcohol, tobacco, or sex | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Libra | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1971 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48810 | |||
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Genre: | morality drama, 2 acts | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 3 BM, 2 BF, 3 WM | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Depicts the changes people undergo in life, stressing the meaning of death, right and wrong, and giving a new insight on love | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Mr Bad | ||
| 1st Produced: | 1975 | |||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48811 | |||
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Genre: | Play One Act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 2 BM | |||||
Notes: | written 1972 | |||||
Synopsis: | A brother who, as he talks to the audience, learns that the practice of martial arts is an ego trip | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Nigger's House, A | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1965 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48812 | |||
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Genre: | didactic domestic drama, I act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 1 BM, 1 BF, 1 BB | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Reveals the problems and chaotic relationships the average black family has and what can be done about it | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Praise the Lord, but Pass the Ammunition | ||
| 1st Produced: | Spirit House, Newark, NJ | 1967 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Mimeographed booklet, Jihad Productions, Newark, NJ, 1967 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48813 | |||
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Genre: | revolutionary drama, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 5 BM, 3 BF, 2 WM | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Explores the effectiveness of violence versus nonviolence in the solution of racial problems | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Price of Revolution, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1970 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48814 | |||
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Genre: | revolutionary drama,1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 1 BM, 1 BF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | A brother, "into" the revolution, is receiving flack from his woman and is forced to kill her | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Respect | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1973 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48815 | |||
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Genre: | didactic drama, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 3 BM, 3 BF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Displays the negative attitude black men have toward black women and what the consequences will be | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Resurrection | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1969 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48816 | |||
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Genre: | didactic play, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 3 BB, 3 BF, 1 WF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Depicts what is happening and what will happen within the schoolroom. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Santa's Last Ride | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1967 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48817 | |||
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Genre: | anti-Christmas play, I act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 3 BM, 1 WM, 1 WF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Displays the fallacy of Christmas | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Sociology 700 (Clean Up Time) | ||
| 1st Produced: | Sethlow Community Center, New York | 1970 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48818 | |||
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Genre: | didactic play, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | Large Black Cast | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Urges black pimps, prostitutes, and homosexuals to transform their lives and become aware of their blackness | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Verdict Is Yours, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1970 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48819 | |||
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Genre: | protest play, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 2 BM, 1 WM | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Puts America on trial as to whether or not she is guilty of the position in which she has put black people. Explores to what extent black people are guilty of their own predicament, due to abuse of power imposed upon their own people centuries ago | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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We Wear the Mask | ||
| 1st Produced: | - - - | 1973 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #48820 | |||
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Genre: | morality play, 1 act | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 1 BM, 1 BF | |||||
Notes: | - | |||||
Synopsis: | Reveals the problems that black men and women have as they try to win each other's love and respect by making false impressions | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | ||
| 1st Produced: | Black Theatre Alliance annual festival, New York | 1974 | ||||
Company: | Weusi Kuumba Troupe | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #17668 | |||
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Genre: | historical pageant, full length | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | Large Black Cast | |||||
Notes: | written by Yusef Iman and Ben Caldwell | |||||
Synopsis: | A dramatization of the Seven Principles of the Black Value System, called the Nguso Saba | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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