National Theatre Live: Trouble in Mind
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.
Cast
Daniel Adeosun
as John Nevins
Naana Agyei-Ampadu
as Millie Davis
Joe Bannister
as Eddie Fenton
Emma Canning
as Judy Sears
John Hollingworth
as Bill O’Wray
Rory Keenan
as Al Manners
Gary Lilburn
as Henry
Tanya Moodie
as Wiletta Mayer
Cyril Nri
as Sheldon Forrester
