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The First Breeze of Summer 1975

Opened: March 2, 1975
Closing: April 27, 1975

The First Breeze of Summer - 1975 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Negro Ensemble Company to Launch 50th Season with DAY OF ABSENCE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016


To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Mark's Place. The season will include three more productions at Theatre 80 St. Marks and one at La MaMa.

Negro Ensemble Company to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Season with DAY OF ABSENCE
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 3, 2016


To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Mark's Place.  The season will include three more productions at Theatre 80 St. Marks and one at La MaMa.

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The First Breeze of Summer - 1975 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1975 Obie Awards Best New American Play Leslie Lee
1975 Obie Awards Performance Reyno
1975 Obie Awards Performance Moses Gunn

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