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[22nd Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute Performance Video] captions transcript

[22nd Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute Performance Video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th annual Summer Youth Arts Institute performance held on June 12, 2004. The theme of the year's program is remembering the past while celebrating the future with performers from ages ranging from elementary to high school students. Groups include bands, orchestras, dancers, handbell choirs and speakers. Various administrators speak throughout the performance as they reset the stage about the program and notable volunteers.
Date: May 10, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2nd Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, performance tape] captions transcript

[2nd Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, performance tape]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 2nd annual weekend festival of black dance held over the weekend of May 10-11, 2006. The footage shows the performance held on May 11th with Legends of West Africa dancers and drummers performing
Date: May 11, 2006
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2nd Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

[2nd Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 2nd annual weekend festival of black dance held over the weekend of May 10-11, 2006. The footage shows the performance held on May 11th with Legends of West Africa dancers and drummers performing the first act. The tape ends with the beginning of the intermission.
Date: May 11, 2006
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2nd Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

[2nd Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 2nd annual weekend festival of black dance held over the weekend of May 10-11, 2006. The footage shows the performance held on May 11th begins directly after the intermission with the second act of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. The tape ends with brief post-performance audience interviews.
Date: May 11, 2006
Creator: Legends of West Africa; Dallas Black Dance Theatrre & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[African Dance rehearsal featuring dancers] captions transcript

[African Dance rehearsal featuring dancers]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a rehearsal for African dance including dancers and drummers held at the academy on May 19th, 2000. The footage shows performances and stretching exercises done by performers in a combination of traditional and modern clothing. The tape cuts to black at the 36:51 minute mark.
Date: May 19, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[African Dance rehearsal featuring dancers and drummers] captions transcript

[African Dance rehearsal featuring dancers and drummers]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a rehearsal for African dance including dancers and drummers held at the academy on May 19th, 2000. The footage shows performances and stretching exercises done by performers in a combination of traditional and modern clothing.
Date: May 19, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Akin Babatunde: Reception] captions transcript

[Akin Babatunde: Reception]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Akin Babatunde: Reception event in 2003. This video features a reception to kickoff the 24-hour Film Feast event highlighting work of playwright and director Akin Babatunde. The video shows people mingling with each other and Curtis King giving a brief talk.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo", tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo", tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo" with actor Akin Babatunde held on May 16th, 2003 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Babatunde performing the full play and ends on the first round of applause.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Babtunde, Akin; Babtunde, Obba & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo" tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

["Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo" tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo" with actor Akin Babatunde held on May 16th, 2003 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Babatunde coming back on stage to applause followed by the closing remarks for the performance given by Curtis King.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Babtunde, Akin; Babtunde, Obba & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy Night] captions transcript

[Comedy Night]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night event in 2006. This video features various instrumental performances live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.
Date: May 12, 2006
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy night at the Naomi Bruton Theater, 1 of 2] captions transcript

[Comedy night at the Naomi Bruton Theater, 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the a variety comedian night event held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre on May 12th, 2006. The footage shows a variety of African American comedians performing sets on social life, customs, family and everyday experiences.
Date: May 12, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy night at the Naomi Bruton Theater, 2 of 3] captions transcript

[Comedy night at the Naomi Bruton Theater, 2 of 3]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the a variety comedian night event held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre on May 12th, 2006. The footage shows a variety of African American comedians performing sets on social life, customs, family and everyday experiences.
Date: May 12, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas Independent Fine Arts, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Dallas Independent Fine Arts, Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Dallas Independent Fine Arts event in 2003. This video features a musical performance by a youth choir from Dallas ISD schools live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.
Date: May 22, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas Independent School District Fine Arts, Part 1 of 2] captions transcript

[Dallas Independent School District Fine Arts, Part 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Dallas Independent Fine Arts event in 2003. This video features musical and dance performances by youth from Dallas ISD schools live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.
Date: May 22, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dialogue with filmmaker S. Pearl Sharp] captions transcript

[Dialogue with filmmaker S. Pearl Sharp]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 23rd season of the Black Academy on May 6th, 2000. The footage shows Black filmmaker S. Pearl Sharp discussing her short films "Life is a Saxophone" ,"The Healing Passage", "Picking Tribes", and "Back Inside Herself" along with her experience in the film industry.
Date: May 6, 2000
Creator: King, Curtis & Sharp, S. Pearl
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[DISD Fine Arts Extravaganza production '03] captions transcript

[DISD Fine Arts Extravaganza production '03]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Fine Arts Extravaganza held in partnership with Dallas Independent School District on May 23rd, 2003. The VHS footage shows the visual art performance of various student organizations such as orchestra, vocal and handbell choir, and drama.
Date: May 22, 2003
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dress performance series one-women show "Raisin' Cane"] captions transcript

[Dress performance series one-women show "Raisin' Cane"]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a dress performance theatre series one women show of "Raisin' Cane" starring Jasmine Guy on May 1st, 2009 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Guy performing spoken word poetry, song and discussing politics highlighting the Harlem Renaissance. The tape cuts to black at the 28:57 minute mark.
Date: May 1, 2009
Creator: King, Curtis & Guy, Jasmine
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Fine Arts Extravaganza" 2004 live performance tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Fine Arts Extravaganza" 2004 live performance tape 1 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2004 "Fine Arts Extravaganza" performance held on May 13th at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The footage shows students 4th through 8th grade from DISD schools performing band, choir, dance, and theatre pieces in both classic and contemporary styles.
Date: May 13, 2004
Creator: Roberts, Billie
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fine Arts Extravaganza, Part 1 of 2] captions transcript

[Fine Arts Extravaganza, Part 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Fine Arts Extravaganza event in 2006. This video features students 4th through 8th grade from DISD schools performing band, choir, dance, and theatre pieces in both classic and contemporary styles. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.
Date: May 10, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fine Arts Extravaganza, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Fine Arts Extravaganza, Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Fine Arts Extravaganza event in 2006. This video features students 4th through 8th grade from DISD schools performing band, choir, dance, and theatre pieces in both classic and contemporary styles. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.
Date: May 10, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Fine Arts Extravaganza" tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Fine Arts Extravaganza" tape 1 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2006 "Fine Arts Extravaganza" performance held on May 10th. The footage shows students 4th through 8th grade from DISD schools performing band, choir, dance, and theatre pieces in both classic and contemporary styles.
Date: May 10, 2006
Creator: Roberts, Billie
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Fine Arts Extravaganza" tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

["Fine Arts Extravaganza" tape 2 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded the 2006 "Fine Arts Extravaganza" performance held on May 10th. The footage shows students 4th through 8th grade from DISD schools performing band, choir, dance, and theatre pieces in both classic and contemporary styles.
Date: May 10, 2006
Creator: Roberts, Billie
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: A Night with Tony Award Winner Linda Hopkins] (open access)

[Flyer: A Night with Tony Award Winner Linda Hopkins]

Flyer advertising a musical concert featuring Linda Hopkins and produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on May 16-17, 2008 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.
Date: May 2008
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Comedy Fest] (open access)

[Flyer: Comedy Fest]

Flyer advertising a comedy performance produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on May 12-13, 2006 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library