Trouble In Mind at Company OnStage

A talented Black actress finally gets her chance to shine in a Broadway-bound anti-lynching play—but the journey to opening night reveals deeper conflicts behind the scenes. She’s paid her dues throughout the years, playing stereotypical supporting roles in second-rate shows, and is ready for her star turn. Chaos in Belleville, written by a white playwright, might not be quite as enlightened a piece as she’s been hoping for — but that doesn’t mean it won’t sell out. And selling out is the question at the heart of Alice Childress’s comedy-drama. A cast of multigenerational Black actors rehearse under the purview of a white director and stage manager, and as the rehearsal process unfolds, theatre conventions and racial politics collide, resulting in a surprisingly funny yet deeply piercing look at the entertainment industry.

Performance Dates: Fridays and Saturdays on April 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th at 7:30pm and also on Sunday, April 11th at 2pm