Hazel Joan Bryant

Hazel Joan Bryant (September 8, 1939 – November 7, 1983) was an American actress, opera singer, director, and playwright.[1] She founded the Richard Allen Center for Culture and Art in 1969 and served as the executive director until 1983.[2] Bryant died of a heart attack the same evening she spoke at the United Nations.[3]

Hazel Joan Bryant
BornSeptember 8, 1939
DiedNovember 7, 1983
OccupationActress, opera singer, director, playwright

Education and training

Bryant studied and performed music at the Peabody Preparatory School of Music, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg.[2] Bryant received a degree in theater administration from the Columbia University School of the Arts.[4]

References
  1. Norflett, Linda. "Bryant, Hazel J." In Hine, Darlene Clark, ed. Black Women in America: Music, Encyclopedia of Black Women in America. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 1997. African-American History Online. Facts On File, Inc. (accessed October 13, 2014).
  2. Fraser, C. Gerald (November 10, 1983). "Hazel Bryant Dies; Producer and Cultural Center Founder". New York Times. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  3. Freedman, Samuel G. (November 30, 1983). "Hazel Bryant Remembered at Harlem Candlelight Ceremony". New York Times. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  4. Hazel Bryant- Playwright Dramatist


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