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Eulalie Spence
American dramatist
Eulalie Spence (June 11, 1894[1] – March 7, 1981) was a writer, teacher, director, actress and playwright from the British West Indies.
She was an influential member of the Harlem Renaissance, writing fourteen plays, at least five of which were published.[1] Spence, who described herself as a "folk dramatist" who made plays for fun and entertainment,[2] was considered one of the most experienced female playwrights before the 1950s,[2] and received more recognition than other black playwrights of the Harlem Renaissance period, winning several competitions.[3] She presented several plays with W.E.B.
Du Bois' Krigwa Players, of which she was a member from 1926 to 1928.[2] Spence was also a mentor to theatrical producer Joseph Papp, founder of The Public Theater and the accompanying festival currently known as Shakespeare in the Park.[4]
Early life
Spence was born on the isl