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Reflections from the Founder of an African-American Community Theater

Cheryl Gerber

Gambit | March 10, 2010

Anthony Bean has heard enough. With his arms folded across his chest, the founder of the Anthony Bean Community Theater in New Orleans sits alone in the empty auditorium, staring long and hard at the two teenage actresses onstage.

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Tags: African-American community theater, Anthony Bean, New Orleans

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