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Edward Albee estate denies rights to production over casting of black actor by Guardian Staff

A planned Oregon performance of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was halted after the playwright's estate refused to allow a black actor to play the role of NickA production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? fell apart after the Edward Albee estate refused to allow the casting of a black actor in a key role. Related: Edward Albee: the highs, lows and yet more highs of a remarkable career Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:33AM on May 19, 2017

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