William S. Yellow Robe Jr. facts for kids
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William S. Yellow Robe Jr.
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| Born | February 4, 1960 Poplar, Montana |
| Died | July 19, 2021 (aged 61) Bangor, Maine |
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| Nationality | Fort Peck Assiniboine |
| Genre | Native American literature |
| Notable works | Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers: And Other Untold Stories, Where the Pavement Ends |
| Notable awards | First Nations Book Award for Drama |
William S. Yellow Robe Jr. (born February 4, 1960 – died July 19, 2021) was a very talented Native American artist. He was an actor, writer, director, teacher, and poet. He was a member of the Assiniboine people.
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About William S. Yellow Robe Jr.
William S. Yellow Robe Jr. grew up on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. His mother raised him there. He learned about writing and acting at the University of Montana.
His Work in Theater
William Yellow Robe Jr. wrote many plays. These plays were shown in theaters all over the United States. Some famous places included the Penumbra Theatre Company in St. Paul and the Public Theater in New York. His work was also shown at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
He was part of several theater groups. These included Penumbra and the Ensemble Studio Theater. He also helped guide the Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth Theatre. This group helps young Native Americans learn about theater.
Teaching and Legacy
Yellow Robe Jr. also taught at different schools. He shared his knowledge at the Institute of American Indian Arts, Brown University, and the University of Maine.
He passed away on July 19, 2021, after being sick for a long time. The day after he died, he received a special award of $40,000. This award recognized all his important work in theater. His writings are now kept at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. People can study his plays and poems there.
Awards and Recognition
- He won a Special Award from the New England Theater Conference in 2004.
- He received the Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting in 2021. This award from the New York Community Trust was announced just one day after he passed away.
