DSU to Present “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark” Nov. 19-21

Delaware State University will present the student production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark during three performances – 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21 in the Education & Humanities Theatre.

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark is a unique mixed media play that explores the racial tensions and limited roles for African-American women in the early years of Hollywood. This drama focuses on how the potential and talent of Vera Stark is never realized because of the extremely limited film roles available to African-American women in the 1930s and beyond.

As a mixed media performance, part of the show has been filmed. The short film will reflect the cinematic choices and aesthetics of early Hollywood. The film was shot on location at the State Street Inn, located in historic Dover, Delaware. The cinematography and film editing was completed by students in the mass communications program under the direction of Vincent Ciammaichelli, instructor of mass communications.

The show features students Olivia Manning as young Vera Stark, Dana Matthews as mature Vera Stark, Idalis Stamas as young Gloria, and Haley Clayton-Moyer as mature Gloria.  The show is directed by Dr. Amanda Anderson. 

Tickets are $5 for the general public and can be purchased at the door. DSU students University ID will be admitted free.