On stage
The documented stage experience
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark is a sharp, witty exploration of a 1930s-influenced film world that spans seven decades of race, gender, and showbiz. Created by acclaimed playwright Lynn Nottage, the play premiered Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre on May 9, 2011, to critical acclaim for its clever spoof on Hollywood iconography and its serious commentary on race and opportunity. This performer page highlights Vera Stark as a complex, enduring character whose journey through the screwball era to modern times invites audiences to reconsider legacy and fame.