National Theatre Live: Trouble in Mind

Overview

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 – a wry and radical satire of racism in theatre.

Directed by Nancy Medina, Christine Lalla

Top cast

Daniel Adeosun

John Nevins

Naana Agyei-Ampadu

Millie Davis

Joe Bannister

Eddie Fenton

Emma Canning

Judy Sears

John Hollingworth

Bill O’Wray

Rory Keenan

Al Manners

Gary Lilburn

Henry

Tanya Moodie

Wiletta Mayer

Cyril Nri

Sheldon Forrester

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