For most of American theatre history,whites wearing heavy "ethnic" makeup acted as African Americans,Native Americans,and Asians.This led 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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The practice of whites wearing heavy "ethnic" makeup and acting as people of other races was known as a minstrel show. This was a form of entertainment popular in the United States from the early 19th century until the mid-20th century in which white actors in blackface portrayed African Americans in a often derogatory and racist manner. The term "minstrel" referred to the white performers who would caricature black people in their performances. This type of theatre is now considered offensive and has been discontinued.

For Most of American Theatre History,whites Wearing Heavy "Ethnic" Makeup