Perry Robert Watkins

Good Morning POU! We continue our series on the "Behind the Scenes" pioneers on Broadway. Today's feature was truly a pioneer, becoming the first black set designer on Broadway in 1939! Perry Robert Watkins was the first African American set designer on Broadway. He was also a stage painter, makeup and costume artist, producer, and film art director. Born in … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Behind The Scenes On Broadway