Trouble in Mind (2022)
Follow an experienced Black stage actress through rehearsals of a major Broadway production in Alice Childress’s funny, moving, and ultimately shattering look at racism, identity, and ego in the high-stakes world of New York theatre. A scathing indictment of racism in American commercial theatre, Trouble in Mind tells the story of Wiletta Mayer, a Black actress cast in a supposedly “progressive” play about racism by a white male author—it turns out to be anything but progressive.
Director: Tiana Kaye Blair
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: November 2, 2022
Cast
- Denise Lee - Wiletta Mayer
- David Coffee - Henry
- Claire Greenberg - Judy Sears
- Bob Hess - Bill O'Wray
- Tony Key - Sheldon Forrester
- Jeremy Rishe - Al Manners
- Mac Welch - Eddie Fenton
- Zachary J. Willis - John Nevins
- Candice Woods - Millie Davis
Screenplay
Production: Dallas Theater Center
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tiana Kaye Blair
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trouble in Mind about?
- Follow an experienced Black stage actress through rehearsals of a major Broadway production in Alice Childress’s funny, moving, and ultimately shattering look at racism, identity, and ego in the high-stakes world of New York theatre. A scathing indictment of racism in American commercial theatre, Trouble in Mind tells the story of Wiletta Mayer, a Black actress cast in a supposedly “progressive” play about racism by a white male author—it turns out to be anything but progressive.
- Who directed Trouble in Mind?
- Trouble in Mind was directed by Tiana Kaye Blair.
- Who stars in Trouble in Mind?
- Trouble in Mind stars Denise Lee, David Coffee, Claire Greenberg, Bob Hess, Tony Key, Jeremy Rishe.
- How long is Trouble in Mind?
- Trouble in Mind has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- Where was Trouble in Mind produced?
- Trouble in Mind was produced in United States of America.