Trouble in Mind
by Alice Childress
Booking and details
A radical satire of racism in theatre
In 1950s America, protests for racial equality erupt in the face of voter suppression.
On Broadway, Wiletta Mayer, a talented black actress, begins rehearsals for a new play about racism – written and directed by two white men.
When Wiletta finds that her arguments to tell the truth of the story are dismissed, she decides to take action.
First staged over 60 years ago, Trouble in Mind is widely considered the masterpiece of actress and playwright Alice Childress.
Nancy Medina directs Tanya Moodie in this wry and radical satire of racism in theatre.
In the Dorfman Theatre from 2 December 2012 to 29 January 2022
Performed 2 December 2021 — 29 January 2022 in the Dorfman Theatre.
Cast
John Nevins
Daniel Adeosun
Millie Davis
Naana Agyei-Ampadu
Eddie Fenton
Joe Bannister
Judy Sears
Emma Canning
Bill O'Wray
John Hollingworth
Al Manners
Rory Keenan
Henry
Gary Lilburn
Wiletta Mayer
Tanya Moodie
Sheldon Forrester
Cyril I Nri
Production team
Director
Nancy Medina
Set and Costume Designer
Rajha Shakiry
Lighting Designer
Nao Nagai
Sound Designer
Elena Peña
Music
Nubiya Imani Brandon
Music
Raffy Bushman
Movement Director
Rachael Nanyonjo
Dialect Coach
Hazel Holder
Casting
Bryony Jarvis-Taylor
Dramatherapist
Samantha Adams
Staff Director
Lakesha Arie-angelo