Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Geffen Artistic Director Randall Arney, Spencer Garrett, Sanaa Lathan, Amanda Detmer, director Jo Bonney, Mather Zickel, Merle Dandridge and Kevin Carroll Photo
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night at Geffen Playhouse's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARKStage and screen star Sanaa Lathan (A Raisin in the Sun, Contagion) returns to the title role in Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage's By the Way, Meet Vera Stark for its West Coast premiere at the Geffen Playhouse. Lathan, who originated the character of Vera Stark in the critically acclaimed New York run, once again takes the stage as the 1930's era maid turned movie star, reunited with original cast member Kimberly Hebert Gregory (Spike Lee's Red Hook Summer) reprising her role as fellow aspiring African American actress Lottie. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark opened at the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse on September 26, 2012. Check out photos of the stars at opening night below!
Date Taken: September 28, 2012
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