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Trouble in Mind

Trouble in Mind

by Alice Childress

Drama
Medium Cast (9-13)
Black Playwright or Creator
Written by a Woman

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Trouble in Mind

About the Play

Trouble in Mind





Alice Childress's moving look at racism, identity, and ego in the world of New York theatre.


Story:

An exploration of racism in the theater industry, the 1955 play follows Broadway rehearsals for an anti-lynching drama and the Black actress who stands up against the show's white creative team.


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Fun Fact

Childress is widely said to have won an Obie for Trouble in Mind — the first Black artist to do so — but Obie records have never been able to confirm that fact.

Cast and Creative Team

Playwright

Playwright
Alice Childress



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
American Airlines Theatre
Opening Night
November 18, 2021
Total Performances
50
Original Cast
LaChanze
Director
Charles Randolph-Wright
Producer
Roundabout Theatre
Scenic Design
Arnulfo Maldonado
Costume Design
Emilio Sosa
Lighting Design
Kathy A. Perkins
Sound Design
Dan Moses Schreier
Hair & Wigs
Cookie Jordan
Original Music
Nona Hendryx

Scripts, Videos, Merchandise and More




Books

Script
Alice Childress Selected Plays

CDs

CD
Music From the National Theatre Version Album

Merchandise

Merchandise
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Awards and Reviews

2022 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Play
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play - LaChanze
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Chuck Cooper
Best Costume Design of a Play

2022 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - Chuck Cooper

2022 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Actress in a Play - LaChanze
Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - Chuck Cooper
Outstanding Costume Design

2022 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Play
Distinguished Performance Award - LaChanze

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