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BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK

By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Missy Koonce
The Levin Stage

June 4-29, 2014

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark is a seventy-year journey through the life of a headstrong African-American domestic maid and budding actress named Vera Stark and her relationship with her employer, a white Hollywood star. When both women land roles in the same film, the story behind the cameras leaves Vera with a surprising and controversial legacy scholars will debate for years to come.

CAST

Vera Stark | Dianne Yvette
Gloria Mitchell | Katie Karel*
Leroy Barksdale | Tosin Morohunfola*
Lottie McBride/ Carmen Levy-Green | Donette Coleman
Anna Mae Simpkins/ Afua Assata Ejobo | Emily Shackelford*
Mr. Slasvik/ Brad Donovan | Marc Liby*
Maxmillian Von Oster/ Peter Rhys-Davies | Justin Speer

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director | Missy Koonce
Stage Manager | Tanya Brown*
Scenic Designer | Gary Mosby
Lighting Designer | Alex Perry
Assistant Lighting Designer | Elizabeth Green
Sound Designer | David Kiehl

Costume Designer | Erica Sword
Properties Designer | Em Swenson
Dramaturg | Amanda Boyle
The Belle of New Orleans Cinematographer, Video Editor | Mark Titus

Technical Director | Alex Perry
Assistant Technical Director | Em Swenson
Production Assistant | Kelsey Brennan
Sound Board Operator | Chioma Anyanwu