Franklin Stage Company (FSC), Delaware County’s admission-free, professional theater, will present David Lindsay-Abaire’s award-winning comedy “Trouble in Mind,” July 5–21 at Chapel Hall in Franklin.
The play for nine actors tells the story of Wiletta Mayer, a middle aged professional actress at the top of her game who has nevertheless spent her career playing stereotypes — maids, mammies, and other menials — and finally has a chance to play a big Broadway role. But when difficult truths spill out of the script into the rehearsal room, the play takes a different turn.
“It’s moving, illuminating, and surprisingly funny,” said Patricia Buckley, FSC’s artistic director, “but it’s also a play about work, race, and what it means to be an ally.”
The cast of Franklin Stage Company’s production will be led by MaConnia Chesser in the role of Wiletta; both New York City and locally-based professional actors will round out the cast.
Franklin Stage Company’s summer season will continue through Aug. 25 at Chapel Hall, 25 Institute Street in Franklin. Evening show curtain time is 7:30. “Trouble in Mind” will have Saturday matinees at 3 p.m., and Sunday shows at 5. General seating; admission is free — suggested donation is $25 per person. For more information and reservations, visit www.franklinstagecompany.org
