National Ethiopian Art Theatre, Inc. Explained

National Ethiopian Art Theatre, Inc., was an American thespian company devoted to training, showcasing, and employing black American actors during the Harlem Renaissance. The company was founded by Mrs. Anne Wolter on March 17, 1924, in New York City. The Ethiopian Art Theatre School was its educational arm.^[1]

Initial personnel

Corps of instructors

• Philip Loeb, director of the dramatic art department
• Albert W. Noll, director of music
• Henry Creamer, director of dancing
• George Bamman, science & technical director

Notes and References

1. http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/New%20York%20NY%20Age/New%20York%20NY%20Age%201924-1926%20%20Grayscale/New%20York%20NY%20Age%201924-1926%20%20Grayscale%20-%200089.pdf National Ethiopian Art Theatre School Opened in New York City March 17, The New York Age, pps. 1 & 5, April 5, 1924, front page