A new play on stage at Geva Theatre Center explores the history and current state of race relations in America through the perspectives of two very different women. “The Niceties” is an explosive and provocative look at the relationship between a white history professor and a driven black student as they discuss who controls the narrative in American history, and how that narrative has shaped their experiences.
We sit down with the cast and members of the production team to talk about the play, and the role of discomfort when it comes to examining our own lives and privilege. In studio:
- Mark Cuddy, artistic director of Geva Theatre Center; celebrating 25 seasons
- Cindy De La Cruz, actor who plays Zoe Reed in “The Niceties”
- Jordan Baker, actor who plays Janine Bosko in “The Niceties”
- Nicole A. Watson, director of “The Niceties”
