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Select four true statements about early American drama.
No Americans tried to write original plays
Actor-managers ran their own theater companies and toured plays throughout the U.S. and Europe.
American audiences enjoyed watching classics like Shakespeare.
Puritans outlawed drama in some colonies.
Women were not allowed to perform..
Portrayals of African Americans were stereotyped and often played by White actors wearing dark make-up.

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True statements about early American drama include:
1. Actor-managers ran their own theater companies and toured plays throughout the U.S. and Europe.
2. American audiences enjoyed watching classics like Shakespeare.
3. Puritans outlawed drama in some colonies.
4. Portrayals of African Americans were stereotyped and often played by White actors wearing dark make-up.