Spot the problems:
"strange as it may seem, a large amount of minstrelsy’s appeal was non-racial. The minstrel stage was 1 of the few places in which 19thC men cld publicly express their emotions, particularly their softer, amorous emotions" #ShakeRacehttp://ow.ly/jROI30qEjB1
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I call shenanigans “Might not the true measure of theatrical equality be when any actor, of any race, can play any part?” Bad faith question. Assumes equality and parity in roles and parts for people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. 1/
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Also assumes that racial impersonation is free from racism. Is ignorant about the long tradition of inking up to play Othello, and of Othello as white property. Finally, if you must play him do but if you do blackface to do it, expect to be challenged.
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this reminds me of William Lhamon’s argument that minstrelsy wasn’t a racist performance.