Small Archive For All-Black Production Of "Waiting For Godot" (Beckett, Samuel) African-Americana,Drama,Ephemera

A small group of items related to the short-lived production of *Waiting for Godot*. The play ran for six performances between January 21-26, 1957, featuring Mantan Moreland as Estrogon and Earle Hyman as Vladimir. The archive consists of: 1. The Playbill for the Ethel Barrymore Theatre: Waiting for Godot. New York: The Playbill. Opening Night, January 21, 1957. Octavo. Stapled self-wrappers. Near fine. 2. Publicity photo of the two stars of the play, Mantan Moreland and Earle Hyman. New York: Bill Doll, 1957. With printed caption on verso: "'Godot' Tramps. Mantan Moreland and Earles Hyman the two hoboes in Michael Myerberg's Prodiuction of Samuel Beckett's controversial comedy-drama, 'Waiting for Godot'." Small creases at corners, very good or better. The two sit next to each other looking forelorn. 3. Small card with cut signature of Earle Hyman. 4.25" x 3": "Best wishes Sincerely Earle Hyman." 4. Small card with cut signature of Mantan Moreland. 2.75" x 2": "To Francis, Mantan Moreland." A nice little insight into a short-lived performance of *Godot*.