Introduction
The Minstrel shows of the eighteen and nineteen hundreds were some of the most populatr theatrical entertainment of the time.These shows depicted and perpetuated racist stereotypes of African Americans and their portrayal thoughout the 19th and 20th Century.
Task
After reviewi\ng several websites, discussing your opinion with your classmates, and writing a reflection, you will be able to effectively analyze:
"What is the Minstrel Show and why is it a stain on theater history?"
Process
In order to better understand the topic, watch this video. Then, get out your journal and write your opinion of what you watched. In order to think through your ideas, talk with your neighbor and tell them what you thought. Then, write a 3-sentence response to this question: "What is your opinion of a ministrel show?"
Watch this video and discuss your opinioh of what you watched.
Next, after reviewing the website below and reading the first two paragraphs of the article "Minstrel show (minstrelsy)," answer the following questions:
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/social-sciences-and-humanities/minstrel-show-minstrelsy
Who What When Where Why ?s
1. When did minstrel shows begin?
2. What is a minstrel show?
3. Who was Jim Crow
4. Were minstrel shows only acted by white performers? If not, who else performed?
5. What is the problem with minstrel shows? Why do they no longer exist?
Then, click on one of the “related topics” and write a 3-5 sentence summary of the topic read. Use at least one piece of evidence quoted from the article you read to support your analysis.
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/political-science/cultural-appropriation
Sentence starter: The article I read was about….
Evaluation
GIve a 2 minute verbal presentation of Why The Minstrel Show is a stain on theater history?
Include 3 facts your opinion of Minstrel shows and why it is a stain on theater history.
Conclusion
In conclusion and after going on this webquest journey about The Minstrel Show, How does it make you feel as an artist and as an American to know that this was part of our Theater History?
Let me know your feelings and thoughts!
Credits
Teacher Page
kathleenrdelaney.com