Trouble in Mind

Trouble in Mind

by Alice Childress

May 12 – June 3, 2023

Previews May 10 and 11

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of 1950s Broadway! Wiletta Mayer, a talented Black actor, is confronted with the decision to compromise her values when cast in the starring role of a “progressive” play by a newly integrated theatre. As the show goes on, the curtains open, revealing a trailblazing backstage story of egos and attitudes, and an insightful and darkly comedic look at who we are and who we want to be. First staged over 60 years ago, Trouble in Mind is considered the masterpiece of actor and playwright Alice Childress.

Note: Saturday June 3, 2023 will be a special gala fundraiser performance. Please email our Development Department by clicking here to find out more and let them know you are interested!

  • Wed - May 10, 2023 - 7:30 PM
    Preview performance & YP Preview Night
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  • Thu - May 11, 2023 - 7:30 PM
    Preview performance
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  • Fri - May 12, 2023 - 7:30 PM
    Opening Night
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  • Sat - May 13, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Thu - May 18, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Fri - May 19, 2023 - 7:30 PM
    Live audio description available at this performance
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  • Sat - May 20, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Sun - May 21, 2023 - 2:00 PM
    Q&A with cast following performance
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  • Thu - May 25, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Fri - May 26, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Sat - May 27, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Sun - May 28, 2023 - 2:00 PM
    Q&A with cast following performance
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  • Wed - May 31, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Thu - Jun 1, 2023 - 7:30 PM
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  • Fri - Jun 2, 2023 - 7:30 PM
    Sign Language Interpreted Performance
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Candice Handy*

Wiletta Mayer

Brandon Burton

John Nevins

Cary Davenport*

Eddie Fenton

Ren Jackson*

Sheldon Forrester

Matthew Lewis Johnson*

Bill O’Wray

Joneal Joplin*

Henry

Courtney Lucien*

Judy Sears

Justin McCombs*

Al Manners

Brianna Miller

Millie Davis

  • Torie Wiggins

    Director

  • Shannon Robert+ and Matthew Leckenbusch

    Co-Scenic Designers

  • Daryl Harris

    Costume Designer

  • Jessica Drayton

    Lighting Designer

  • Charlie Raschke

    Assistant Lighting Designer

  • Robert Carlton Stimmel

    Sound Designer

  • Gina Cerimele-Mechley

    Fight Director

  • Kara Eble Trusty

    Properties Designer

  • Brenna Bishop*

    Production Stage Manager

  • Arran Bowen

    Assistant Stage Manager

  • *Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

  • +Member of United Scenic Artists Local 829

Design Sponsors:

Judge Mark and Sue Ann Painter

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