William Alexander Brown

Not to be confused with William Brown (British Army officer).

William Alexander Brown, also known as William Henry Brown (c. 1790–1884),[1] was an American playwright and theatrical producer. He is considered the first known black playwright in America.[2]

  1. ^ "William A. Brown, Playwright born". African American Registry. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Kennedy, Dennis (August 26, 2010). The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199574193.