Laurel Mill Playhouse will present 'MEET VERA STARK' by Lynn Nottage, exploring the life of Vera Stark, an African American maid and aspiring actress, from February 20 to March 15, 2026. Directed by Lorraine Brooks and produced by Maureen Rogers, the play delves into Stark's complex relationship with her employer, a fading white Hollywood star.
Fans crowded all sides of the carpet awaiting the beloved author, Judy Blume, on whose novel the film is based, along with cast members Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham and Echo Kellum, writer/director/producer Kelly Fremon Craig, and producers James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, and Amy Brooks. Check out photos now!
The film stars Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates, alongside Benny Safdie (Licorice Pizza, Good Time) and is written for the screen and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen), based on the book by Judy Blume. Check out the new photos from the film now!