Eulalie Spence, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eulalie Spence

American writer

Date of Birth: 11-Jun-1894

Place of Birth: Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Date of Death: 07-Mar-1981

Profession: writer, playwright

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Eulalie Spence (June 11, 1894 – March 7, 1981) was a black 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.
Spence, who described herself as a "folk dramatist" who made plays for fun and entertainment, was considered one of the most experienced female playwrights before the 1950s, and received more recognition than other black playwrights of the Harlem Renaissance period, winning several competitions.
She presented several plays with W.E.B.
Du Bois' Krigwa Players, of which she was a member from 1926 to 1928.
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.