It's the Golden Age of Hollywood, and aspiring starlet Vera Stark works as a maid to Gloria Mitchell, an aging star grasping at her fading career. Worlds collide when Vera lands a trailblazing role in an antebellum epic starring...her boss. While Vera's portrayal of a slave turns out to be groundbreaking, decades later scholars and film buffs still grapple with the actress' legacy in Hollywood and the impact that race had on her controversial career.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage's fast-paced, sly satire, directed by Kamilah Forbes, will take you on a seventy-year journey through Vera's life and the cultural climate that originally shaped her and continues today.
Jenni Barber, known for her roles in Broadway productions such as Wicked and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, enriching the production with her diverse theatrical background. more...
Jessica Frances Dukes, known for her role as Special Agent Maya Miller on Netflix's Ozark, is an accomplished theatre veteran and an Obie Award winner, who was also a Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Nominee for her portrayal of Vera in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at The Signature Theatre Off-Broadway. more...
Manoel Felciano, who has an extensive Broadway resume including a Tony nomination for Sweeney Todd, also showcased his talents Off-Broadway in productions like By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. more...
Warner Miller, known for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage, was part of the cast of "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," showcasing his dynamic acting skills in a production that delves into Hollywood's past. more...
Carra Patterson, who graced the Broadway stage in Wit and performed Off-Broadway in productions like Teenage Dick and Measure for Measure, brings her versatile talent to By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, a show set in the past that explores the legacy of African American actresses in Hollywood. more...
Heather Alicia Simms, who has an illustrious career with performances on Broadway in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and A Raisin in the Sun, also starred in the Off-Broadway production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, showcasing her versatile talent in both stage and screen. more...
David Turner, known for his versatile performances on Broadway in shows like The Book of Mormon and Sunday in the Park with George, brought his extensive experience to the cast of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, a production that delves into the complexities of Hollywood's past. more...
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