May 8—9 and 15—17

Thank you to cast, crew, and our fabulous audiences! We had so much fun sharing the life of Vera Stark with you!

A funny and irreverent look at racial stereotypes in Hollywood - through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American maid and budding actress, and her tangled relationship with her boss, a white Hollywood star desperately grasping to hold on to her career.

Written by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Lynch Travis
Produced by Terie Spencer

CAST

Jacob Cummings as Max Von Oster/Peter Rhys-Davies

Sonya Ellis as Anna Mae Simpkins/Afua Assata Ejobo

Darius Franklin as Leroy Barksdale/Herb Forrester

Amber March as Lottie McBride/Carmen Levy-Green

Rob Papineau as Fredrick Slasvik/Brad Donovan

Kelly Petrie as Gloria Mitchell

Kelli Williams as Vera Stark

    • Friday, May 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM

    • Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 2:00 PM

    • Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM

    • Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM

    • Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM

    Seating is "open seating," Doors open 30 minutes before performance time. 

    Join us after the show on opening night for a dessert reception to meet the cast.

  • Ticket information page: Click here for information

    Online: Individual tickets will be available for purchase approximately 2 months before the show opens.

    At the door: Tickets will be available at the door for CASH ONLY if the show is not sold out. Check our social media for announcements about sold out shows.

    Pricing:

    • $50 for season tickets

    • $20 for adult tickets

    • $15 for students and seniors

    Online purchases will include an additional fee.

  • Livonia Community Theatre performs at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church

    9601 North Hubbard Street, Livonia, MI

    Main entrance is at the rear of the church from the doors off of the main parking lot. Follow the signs downstairs to the Fellowship Hall. 

    Accessible parking is available on both Hubbard and West Chicago, close to the accessible entrance. The accessible entrance is at Door 1 positioned off of Hubbard St. Follow the signs to the elevator.

  • Concessions will be available for sale with CASH only during our intermission.

    Please be advised:

    This production is presented by Livonia Community Theatre and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church.

    Restrictions

    • Absolutely no video recording or flash photography is allowed.

    • Tickets are non-refundable.