[Letter from TBAAL Management, June 4, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from TBAAL Management, June 4, 2003]

Letter from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters Management discussing the cancellation and rescheduling of the theatrical performance of 'Madea's Class Reunion' for July 8-13, 2003.
Date: June 4, 2003
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Man of Her Dreams" live performance video] captions transcript

["Man of Her Dreams" live performance video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live theatrical performance of "The Man of her Dreams" held on February 4th, 2006. The footage covered the first half of the two-hour play centering on the theme of women's desire and the topic of family.
Date: February 4, 2006
Creator: Gray, Donald; Powell, Clifton; Harry, Jackee; Tresvant, Ralph; Johnson, Aj & Murdock, Shirely
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Jazz at the Muse: Jennifer Criss, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Jazz at the Muse: Jennifer Criss, Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Jazz at the Muse event in 2008. This video features various jazz performances by local artist Jeniffer Criss live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The performance also includes special guests, The Funkstronauts. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event. The video cuts at 20:14 then cuts at 28:50 to a youth performance.
Date: October 4, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Jazz at the Muse: Jennifer Criss, Part 1 of 2] captions transcript

[Jazz at the Muse: Jennifer Criss, Part 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Jazz at the Muse event in 2008. This video features various jazz performances by local artist Jeniffer Criss live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The performance also includes special guests, The Funkstronauts. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event. The video cuts at 59:18.
Date: October 4, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Moonlight Blues, Jazz, and Funk Concert, tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

[Moonlight Blues, Jazz, and Funk Concert, tape 1 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Moonlight Blues, Jazz, and Funk concert held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on March 4th, 2006. The footage shows a small stage under a brick archway with four musicians set up on stage. Throughout the concert they play their instruments with the vocalist switching out various handheld percussion instruments. The camera frequently zooms in on soloing individuals.
Date: March 4, 2006
Creator: Rigsby, Ric; Funkmeister; George, Cylde; Cross, Wes; Mitchell, Selenza & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Moonlight Blues, Jazz, and Funk Concert, tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Moonlight Blues, Jazz, and Funk Concert, tape 2 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Moonlight Blues, Jazz, and Funk concert held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on March 4th, 2006. The footage shows a small stage under a brick archway with four musicians set up on stage. Throughout the concert they play their instruments with the vocalist switching out various handheld percussion instruments. The camera frequently zooms in on soloing individuals.
Date: March 4, 2006
Creator: Rigsby, Ric; Funkmeister; George, Cylde; Cross, Wes; Mitchell, Selenza & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Man of Her Dreams" live performance video, 2 of 2] captions transcript

["Man of Her Dreams" live performance video, 2 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live theatrical performance of "The Man of her Dreams" held on February 4th, 2006. The footage covered the second half of the two-hour play centering on the theme of women's desire and the topic of family.
Date: February 4, 2006
Creator: Gray, Donald; Powell, Clifton; Harry, Jackee; Tresvant, Ralph; Johnson, Aj & Murdock, Shirely
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Dancin' Jazz" live performance] captions transcript

["Dancin' Jazz" live performance]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Dancin' Jazz" dance performance featuring Nia The Dance Company directed by Dereque Whiturs. The performance was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage on November 4th, 2000. The footage shows dancers performing contemporary dance to jazz classics such as Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie, and others.
Date: November 4, 2000
Creator: King, Curtis & Whiturs, Dereque
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Rockin' with Martha" blues and jazz concert] captions transcript

["Rockin' with Martha" blues and jazz concert]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Martha Burks fifth season return concert "Rockin' with Martha" at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on November 3rd and 4th 2006. The footage shows Burks performing in a black velvet and mesh jumpsuit with a small jazz band including a pianist and trumpet player.
Date: November 4, 2006
Creator: King, Curtis & Burks, Martha
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas arts gala benefit - opening event] captions transcript

[Dallas arts gala benefit - opening event]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the opening event of the Dallas Arts Gala Benefit held on June 4th, 2004 at the Dallas Convention Center. The footage shows various speakers hyping up the event and the upcoming season along with Curtis King. King takes the mic to talk about ticket sales and donors for the upcoming 2004/2005 event calendar.
Date: June 4, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas arts gala benefit meeting] captions transcript

[Dallas arts gala benefit meeting]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the meetings for the Dallas Arts Gala Benefit to be held in July of 2004 at the Dallas Convention Center. The planning meetings took place on June 4th and July 4th and involve the committees. The second meeting takes place as a luncheon.
Date: [2004-06-04,2004-07-04]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Moonlight Blues, Jazz, Funk Concert, Part 2 of 2 captions transcript

[Moonlight Blues, Jazz, Funk Concert, Part 2 of 2

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Moonlight Blues, Jazz, and Funk concert event in 2006. This video features a musical performance by Ric Rigsby and Funkmeister live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.
Date: March 4, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Man of Her Dreams, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Man of Her Dreams, Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Man of Her Dreams event in 2006. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "The Man of Her Dreams," written by Donald Gray live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.
Date: February 4, 2006
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Man of Her Dreams, Part 1 of 2] captions transcript

[Man of Her Dreams, Part 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Man of Her Dreams event in 2006. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "The Man of Her Dreams," written by Donald Gray live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.
Date: February 4, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas arts gala meetings] captions transcript

[Dallas arts gala meetings]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the meetings for the Dallas Arts Gala Benefit to be held in July of 2004 at the Dallas Convention Center. The planning meetings took place on June 4th and July 4th and involve the committees.
Date: [2004-06-04,2004-07-04]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Jazz at the Muse: Jeniffer Criss] captions transcript

[Jazz at the Muse: Jeniffer Criss]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Jazz at the Muse event in 2008. This video features various jazz performances by local artist Jeniffer Criss live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The performance also includes special guests, The Funkstronauts. The video cuts at 20:14 then cuts at 28:50 to a youth performance.
Date: October 4, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Roundtable writer's breakfast with Mari Evans] captions transcript

[Roundtable writer's breakfast with Mari Evans]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their roundtable writers breakfast featuring author Mari Evans held on March 4th, 2006. The footage shows Evans leading a dialogue on her new book covering the black women writers of the 1950s through the 1980s along with her struggles with being a writer.
Date: March 4, 2006
Creator: Evans, Mari & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Guilty Until Proven Innocent] captions transcript

[Guilty Until Proven Innocent]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" event in 2003. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "Guilty Until Proven Innocent," live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.
Date: May 4, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Christmas and Kwanzaa Black Tie Volunteer Soiree] captions transcript

[Christmas and Kwanzaa Black Tie Volunteer Soiree]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Christmas and Kwanzaa Black Tie Volunteer Soiree event in 2004. This video features a celebration to shows appreciation to TBAAL volunteer, members, and sponsors in friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. The videos shows awards being handed out by founder and president Curtis King. The video cuts at 37:35 to a church service.
Date: December 4, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A Weekend Festival of Black Dance - Masterclass] captions transcript

[A Weekend Festival of Black Dance - Masterclass]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their A Weekend Festival of Black Dance event in 2005. This video features a masterclass in preparation for the annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance. This video shows behind-the-scenes footage of a rehearsal with drums and dance.
Date: 2005-02-04/2005-02-05
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library