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.

Content Advisory: Contains adult themes, including descriptions of racialized violence and slurs. Call the Box Office for more details.

Run Time: 2 hours (plus 15 minute intermission)

Saturday June 3, 2023 will be a special gala fundraiser performance. Click here find out more about this event called REVEL & Rise.

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Candice Handy*

Wiletta Mayer

Brandon Burton*

John Nevins

Cary Davenport*

Eddie Fenton

Warren 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
Scenic Designer
Matthew Leckenbusch
Scenic Designer
Daryl Harris
Costume Designer
Jessica Drayton
Lighting Designer
Charlie Raschke
Assistant Lighting Designer
Robert Carlton Stimmel
Sound Designer
Kara Eble Trusty
Properties Designer
Brenna Bishop*
Production Stage Manager
Cole Sweasy*
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