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Trouble in Mind

Alice Childress
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Trouble in Mind

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2022

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Alice Childress

Trouble in Mind

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Education
Setting

New York City • 1950s

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress is a play that highlights the experiences of a Black actress navigating racism, stereotypes, and challenges within the theater industry during the 1950s. The narrative delves into tensions between white directors and Black performers, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and social justice in the pursuit of artistic expression.

Challenging

Contemplative

Emotional

Melancholic

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

253 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alice Childress's Trouble in Mind is widely praised for its insightful exploration of racism and identity in the theater world. Reviewers commend its sharp wit and depth of character development. While some note that its commentary remains relevant, others find aspects of the plot dated. Overall, it's regarded as a powerful, thought-provoking play that sparks valuable discourse.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Trouble in Mind?

Readers who enjoy Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress likely appreciate thought-provoking, socially conscious theater. Similar audiences might enjoy A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry for its incisive exploration of race and identity within the context of American society.

4.3

253 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Education
Setting

New York City • 1950s

Topic
Education
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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