Publisher's Synopsis
Granny Maumee, The Rider Of Dreams, Simon The Cyrenian: Plays For A Negro Theater (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a collection of three plays written by Ridgley Torrence. The plays are intended to be performed by a Negro theater company and explore themes of race, identity, and community. In Granny Maumee, the titular character is a wise old woman who imparts her knowledge and wisdom to the younger generation in her community. The play explores the importance of passing down traditions and the struggles of maintaining cultural heritage in a changing world.The Rider Of Dreams tells the story of a young man named Tom who dreams of becoming a famous musician. However, his dreams are challenged by the racial prejudice he faces in the music industry. The play explores the themes of perseverance and the power of dreams.Simon The Cyrenian is a retelling of the biblical story of Simon of Cyrene, who was forced to carry the cross of Jesus Christ. In this version, Simon is a Black man who is initially reluctant to help Jesus but ultimately finds redemption through his actions. The play explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the importance of standing up for what is right.This large print edition of the plays is designed to make the text more accessible to readers with visual impairments or reading difficulties. Overall, Granny Maumee, The Rider Of Dreams, Simon The Cyrenian: Plays For A Negro Theater is a thought-provoking collection that explores important themes and celebrates Black culture and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.