Best known for a novel, she wrote at least 6 full-length plays & collaborated with Moms Mabley on a 1931 broadway revue

The individual referred to in Today’s Final Jeopardy is Zora Neale Hurston, an influential author and playwright best known for her novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” In addition to her acclaimed novels, Hurston was a prolific playwright who wrote at least six full-length plays. Among her contributions to the theater, she collaborated with the legendary comedian Moms Mabley on a 1931 Broadway revue called “Fast and Furious: A Colored Revue in 37 Scenes.” The revue featured a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and dances, showcasing the talents of African American performers during the Harlem Renaissance period, which was known for its explosion of cultural, artistic, and intellectual endeavors among the African American community. Hurston’s involvement in theater and performance art demonstrated her versatile talent and commitment to exploring and uplifting African American culture through various artistic mediums.

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