For most of American theatre history whites wearing heavy "ethnic" makeup acted as African Americans, Native Americans, and Asians. This lead to a now discontinued form of theatre in which white people played black people. What name was given to this form of theatre?

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This form of theatre is called a "minstrel show," in which white actors would wear exaggerated and demeaning makeup to portray non-white characters. This practice is now widely recognized as racist and offensive.

For Most of American Theatre History Whites Wearing Heavy "Ethnic