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Why did the director cast both a white actor and an African American actor to portray MLK in the play?
Why did the director cast both a white actor and an African American actor to portray MLK in the play?
- To challenge King's wish for judging based on character rather than skin color
- To create a contrast between the two actors
- To attract more audience to the show
- To explore the issue of racial ownership and authenticity (correct)
What was the playwright's reaction to the casting choice in the Kent State University adaptation of her play?
What was the playwright's reaction to the casting choice in the Kent State University adaptation of her play?
- She was supportive of the casting choice
- She strongly disagreed with the casting choice (correct)
- She was not aware of the casting choice
- She had no opinion about the casting choice
What action is the playwright taking in response to the casting choice made by Kent State University?
What action is the playwright taking in response to the casting choice made by Kent State University?
- Including a stipulation in the play's licensing agreement (correct)
- Contacting the school to express her concerns
- Boycotting all future productions of her play
- Writing a new play with specific casting requirements
What was the purpose behind the casting choice made by the director of the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop'?
What was the purpose behind the casting choice made by the director of the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop'?
What is the playwright's opinion regarding the casting choice made by Kent State University?
What is the playwright's opinion regarding the casting choice made by Kent State University?
What action is the playwright taking to ensure proper casting in future productions of her play?
What action is the playwright taking to ensure proper casting in future productions of her play?
Who chose to cast a white actor to play Martin Luther King Jr. in Kent State University's production of 'The Mountaintop'?
Who chose to cast a white actor to play Martin Luther King Jr. in Kent State University's production of 'The Mountaintop'?
What is the main concern expressed by playwright Katori Hall regarding the casting choice made by Kent State University?
What is the main concern expressed by playwright Katori Hall regarding the casting choice made by Kent State University?
What is the premise of the play 'The Mountaintop'?
What is the premise of the play 'The Mountaintop'?
How many people walked out during the eight-performance run of the Kent State production of 'The Mountaintop'?
How many people walked out during the eight-performance run of the Kent State production of 'The Mountaintop'?
What change has been made to the licensing agreement of 'The Mountaintop' following the Kent State production?
What change has been made to the licensing agreement of 'The Mountaintop' following the Kent State production?
What is the playwright's opinion regarding the response to the controversial casting choice at the Kent State production?
What is the playwright's opinion regarding the response to the controversial casting choice at the Kent State production?
Who assumed all eight performances in the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play?
Who assumed all eight performances in the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play?
Who played the role of Camae in the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play?
Who played the role of Camae in the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play?
What did the director of the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play want to explore?
What did the director of the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play want to explore?
What was the playwright's reaction to the casting choice made by Kent State University?
What was the playwright's reaction to the casting choice made by Kent State University?
