Eulalie Spence

Eulalie Spence (June 11, 1894 - March 7, 1981) was an award-winning African-American female writer, teacher, actress and playwright from the British West Indies. She was an influential member of the Harlem Renaissance, writing fourteen plays, at least five of which were published. Spence, who was considered one of the most experienced female playwrights before the 1950's, was also a mentor to theatrical producer Joseph Papp, founder of The Public Theater and the accompanying festival currently known as Shakespeare in the Park