A review by constancetheeacademic
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Despite being funny and fast paced, Nottage does a great job showing the plight of early Black actresses in Hollywood and their struggles to earn a living, resist being typecast, and bring integrity to demeaning roles. There’s also a great parody of academics!