The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies and Sock and Buskin present Lynn Nottage's "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark," a satirical comedy about a fictional black actress that breaks into the Hollywood scene. Spanning the glamorous 1930s Hollywood to the revolutionary 1970s and finally to present day, the play tells the story of Vera's rise to fame and the price she had to pay for it. Aiming to reflect the strengths and the challenges that students face in making contemporary performances, this year’s season grew out of ongoing conversations about diversity and inclusion. The play runs from September 29 to October 2 and October 6-9 in Lyman Hall, Leeds Theatre, the Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle. Showtimes are Thursday-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors and $7 for students. For more information, visit: http://www.browntaps.org/by-the-way-meet-vera-stark/