RHIANNON HOOVER

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Feel free to also BROWSE performance photos, and explore my musical theatre history research articles <3

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A young woman singing into a microphone on stage, illuminated by purple and pink lighting, with a dark background.
Three dancers in orange costumes performing on stage with a plain background.
A stage with a woman standing in a spotlight above five women sitting on benches, with a pink and purple geometric backdrop.
Group of dancers in golden costumes lying on stage floor, arranged in a layered formation with a blue background.
Actors on stage dressed as royalty, a woman in a pink dress and tiara, a man in a red and gold costume with crown, engaged in a theatrical performance.
Woman singing into a microphone outdoors, wearing a bright pink and orange outfit with rhinestones, with pink and black hair, and makeup.
Dancers in red military-style costumes perform a dance on stage with a marble-looking backdrop and red curtains.
A woman with curly hair and an expressive face peeks over a large piece of fabric in a dark setting, illuminated by a bright light.
A woman performing a high kick on stage, dressed in a red blazer, black tights, and white shoes, with other women in red costumes watching from steps, set against a pink geometric backdrop.
A female singer performs on an outdoor stage, wearing a revealing black outfit with chains and thigh-high lace-up boots, holding a microphone, with tall city buildings in the background.
A woman with curly hair smiling and holding her hand on her chest, sitting on a boat with a man beside her, during a nighttime scene with blue lighting.

SCHOLARLY ARTICLES

My research thus far typically centers Black women within the world of musical theatre, with a specific interest in women who wrote and directed several shows. They are often neglected from history books despite their impact on the industry.

I hope I’ve been able to share something new and exciting with you!

  • Welcome to "The Black Girl Magic Cabaret"! This piece is an exploration and celebration of Black femmes and women who have written and composed for musical theatre throughout history.

    The show features songs by 5 artists; Shirley Graham Du Bois, Micki Grant, Kirsten Childs, Fatuma Adar and Angelica Chéri. A brief overview is given of their lives and careers, and then their works are sung by Sheridan musical theatre students!

    Featured Works: "No Time" from Tom Tom (1932) Written by Shirley Graham Sung by Jillian Cooper

    "Cleanin' Women" from Working (1978) Music and Lyrics by Micki Grant Sung by Zoe O'Connor

    "Impossible" from Bella: An American Tall Tale (2016) Book, Music and Lyrics by Kirsten Childs Sung by Tatyana Doran

    "Find Me" from Dixon Road (2020- in development) Book, Music and Lyrics by Fatuma Adar Sung by Tkaia Green

    "Wide Open Plains" from Gun & Powder (2020- in development) Book and Lyrics by Angelica Chéri Music by Ross Baum Sung by Caitlyn MacInnis and Rhiannon Hoover

    CHECK IT OUT HERE!

  • The duo of Micki Grant and Vinnette Carroll were powerhouses when it came to crafting musical theatre, especially for the Black community. Find more info about them here!

  • Shirley Graham’s 1932 opera Tom Tom has been cited as both “the first all-Black opera to be produced on a large scale,” and “the first opera by an African-American woman to be produced,” (Horne, 17).

    FIND OUT MORE!

  • This list is a compilation of 108 shows centering Black life/culture that appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway, and at various theatres or churches across the US between January 1, 1970 and December 31, 1979. It predominantly consists of musicals and revues, but also mentions a few plays with music, operas/operettas, and other theatrical showcases.

    VIEW THE LIST HERE!

  • "Sassy, Stubborn, and Tired of the Stereotypes" was my first essay, exploring the all too common troupe that Black women often find themselves playing in theatrical roles. READ IT HERE!