6,632 research outputs found
MINSTRELSY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: THE FIRST DECADE
No full textThis study is a chronological history of the minstrel shows which came to Washington, D.C. from the first show on 19 October 1843 until 31 December 1853. The author documents minstrel activity using 3,120 issues of the Daily National Intelligencer and other newspapers and sources of the period. Discussed are: which troupes came to Washington, how they were received by the audiences, their performance practice, the theatres used by the troupes, and a discussion of the performers. Included also are facsimiles of advertisements from the Intelligencer. The author concludes that the first decade of minstrelsy in Washington demonstrates minstrelsy's importance as public entertainment and that this type of entertainment had a lasting influence on theatre arts of the future.Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 26-01, page: 9000.Thesis (M.A.)--American University, 1987
Physical activity and screen time behaviors among Washington, D.C. youth
No full textIn 2007 Washington, D.C. ranked highest in the nation for the prevalence of overweight youth. Data from the 2007 Washington, D.C. middle and high-school Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) (n = 19,330) was used to analyze physical-activity and screen time, two variables in weight control. This thesis sought to determine the proportion of D.C. students who met 2005 recommendations and 2010 objectives, and to study the correlation between physical-activity and television viewing or physical-activity and video game/computer use. Results reveal that 29.7% of students are meeting the physical-activity recommendation, 46.4% are meeting the television viewing objective, 69.8% are meeting the video game/computer use objective, and 14.7% are meeting the daily physical-education objective. Correlation results were weak, yet positive and statistically significant. However, practical interpretations of the correlation results reveal no relationship between these variables. These correlation results do not support the hypotheses.Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 47-02, page: 9890.Adviser: Anastasia Snelling.Thesis (M.S.)--American University, 2008
Surviving as a small professional theater company: An analysis of small theater in D.C
No full textThis thesis will explore the requirements for the creation and survival of a small, professional theater company. The contention of this thesis is that the survival of a small theater requires: (1) energetic leadership, (2) strong management skills, (3) a dedicated core group, (4) adequate funds to cover potential shortfalls, (5) a clear mission or purpose and (6) a performance/rehearsal space. Special focus is placed on the history of small theatres in D.C. with particular attention to Horizons Theatre, Moving Target Theatre, Studio Theatre and Woolly Mammoth Theatre.Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 28-02, page: 1840.Thesis (M.A.)--American University, 1989
Fundraising at the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C
No full textThis thesis describes the fundraising efforts over a 14-year period of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C., which has one of the top 10 operating budgets of any chorus in the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses, the national gay and lesbian chorus organization. The thesis considers individual, corporate, government and foundation sources of funds, and examines general support from the business sector as well as project support. The thesis discusses the work of the Capital Club, the chorus's fundraising group of friends and partners of chorus members, which contributes about 30 percent of the operating budget through dues and events. Although the chorus has never succeeded in attracting foundation support, a recent concert was sponsored by AT&T, the first time a national corporation has been a major patron. Much support comes from the local gay business community.Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 35-01, page: 1500.Chair: Valerie Morris.Thesis (M.A.)--American University, 1995
Rites of Spring concert flier, Food For Thought, Washington, D.C. - December 15, 1984
No full textPhotocopy of an advertising flier promoting a concert by the Washington, D.C. punk band, Rites Of Spring. The concert occurred on December 15, 1984 at Food For Thought, a restaurant/concert venue in Washington, D.C. The other bands on the bill were the Washington, D.C. punk bands Gray Matter and Grand Mal. The photocopy was made by D.C. artist, author, and musician Sharon Cheslow as part of the research for "Banned in D.C.," a book she co-authored with Cynthia Connolly and Leslie Clague
THE GROWTH OF A SAMPLE OF CHILDREN OF BIRNEY SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D.C
No full textSource: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 11-03, page: 1990.Thesis (M.A.)--American University, 1972
AN ANALYSIS OF THE SALE OF ART AT MIXED-USE SITES IN WASHINGTON, D.C
No full textSource: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 23-01, page: 4000.Thesis (M.A.)--American University, 1984
State of Alert (S.O.A.), Untouchables, Minor Threat, Type-O concert flier, Washington, D.C., December 17-18, 1980
No full textFlier advertising State of Alert (S.O.A) concert at d.c. space, with Untouchables, Minor Threat, Type-O, Nurses, Fluffy Pig, and Wiggly Mittens, Washington, D.C., December 17-18, 1980. These concerts were also known as the Unheard Music festival. Within a year, S.O.A. vocalist Henry Garfield joined the influential California hardcore punk Black Flag and changed his last name to Rollins. He went on to a successful career as a musician, author, actor, television host and more. Guitarist Michael Hampton went on to play in the notable D.C. bands The Faith, Embrace, The Snakes, and Manifesto. These concerts were some of the first performances by Minor Threat. Fronted by vocalist Ian MacKaye (who went on to play in the bands Fugazi, Embrace, and The Evens), Minor Threat went on to become the definitive D.C. hardcore punk band
Suicidal Tendencies, Second Wind, No Trend concert flier, Space II Arcade, Washington, D.C., August 10, 1983
No full textFlier advertising a concert featuring the hardcore punk bands Suicidal Tendencies, Second Wind, No Trend, and Cause for Alarm. The concert occurred at Space II Arcade in Washington D.C. on August 10, 1983. The verso of the flier features a handwritten setlist from Second Wind. The concert was promoted by Steven Blush, later known as the author of the book "American Hardcore.
Walden's miscellaneous poems, which the author desires to dedicate to the cause of education and humanity.
No full textMode of access: Internet.Afro-American author
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