Notes that the data for this study come from a focused inquiry into the hopes and fears of seven university theatre students who anticipated becoming teachers. Concludes that as they explored their past and present experiences, and their future positions as teachers, self-reclamation was at the heart of their stories. (SG)

States that whenever people interact, they use labels to interpret the actions of others within a social context. Reviews data gathered in a previous study as to perceptions of labeling by a black student in a white school. Discusses the use of "raceless" labels. Concludes that discussion is necessary to fully implement the ideas of…

Offers a case study of an African American college student's involvement in theater. Describes her experiences in high school and university theater programs and the meanings she made of those experiences to reveal her concept of ethnicity. (SR)

Presents a case study of the way in which one preservice male teacher of color constructed his drama work with culturally diverse elementary school children. Identifies three key dimensions in his perspective on teaching that center around being a caring teacher who knows his students, balances motivation and discipline, and implements a…