The Mountaintop" Play Controversy at Kent State

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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?

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?

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'?

To explore the issue of racial ownership and authenticity Signup and view all the answers

What is the playwright's opinion regarding the casting choice made by Kent State University?

She believes the casting choice goes against the intentions of the play Signup and view all the answers

What action is the playwright taking to ensure proper casting in future productions of her play?

She is requiring all future productions to seek her approval for casting choices Signup and view all the answers

Who chose to cast a white actor to play Martin Luther King Jr. in Kent State University's production of 'The Mountaintop'?

Michael Oatman Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern expressed by playwright Katori Hall regarding the casting choice made by Kent State University?

The erasure of the black body Signup and view all the answers

What is the premise of the play 'The Mountaintop'?

King's interactions with a mysterious young woman Signup and view all the answers

How many people walked out during the eight-performance run of the Kent State production of 'The Mountaintop'?

Six people Signup and view all the answers

What change has been made to the licensing agreement of 'The Mountaintop' following the Kent State production?

The author's approval is required for any casting choice Signup and view all the answers

What is the playwright's opinion regarding the response to the controversial casting choice at the Kent State production?

She supports the audience's reaction Signup and view all the answers

Who assumed all eight performances in the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play?

Robert Branch Signup and view all the answers

Who played the role of Camae in the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play?

Cristal Christian Signup and view all the answers

What did the director of the Kent State University adaptation of 'The Mountaintop' play want to explore?

Issues of ownership and authenticity Signup and view all the answers

What was the playwright's reaction to the casting choice made by Kent State University?

She expressed anger towards the director Signup and view all the answers

The Mountaintop" Play Controversy at Kent State

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