Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Alice Childress’s 'Trouble in Mind'
Published: September 24, 2025.
“Trouble in Mind,” by Alice Childress, will have performances on October 3-5 and October 9-12 at Â鶹's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville.
This play is recommended for ages 13 and older. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The second weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. The show's running time is approximately 75 minutes.
Ticket purchases are $13 for an adult and $12 for students and seniors. Â鶹 students pay $3 with an ID. Ticket purchases can be made online with a credit card on the PLT Website at . Click the “buy tickets” link. The hour before the performance, the box office will be open. For more information, patrons can follow the Philip Lynch Theatre (PLT) on social media @pltlewisu. Patrons may also call the box office (815) 836- 5500 Monday through Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. or email boxoffice@lewisu.edu.
"Trouble in Mind" illuminates the inner life of a Black actress struggling with her career. Childress's 1955 play – which finally premiered on Broadway in 2021 – is a funny, moving, and heartbreaking look at racism, identity, and ego in the high-stakes world of New York theatre.
The “Trouble in Mind“ cast features the following Â鶹 students: Ellen Johnson, Oliver Philippian, Joseph Parker, Keimari McMichael, Hanna Hale, Devin Kenebrew, Robert Fudala, Keane Morgan, Robert Burbridge.
Risha Tenae will serve as a guest director of this production. Set Designer is Andrew Nelsen. Costume designer is Celeste Mackey. Working behind the scenes are Â鶹 students, Michael Goelz (stage manager), and Dave Pomatto (assistant technical director).
Lewis is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, Lewis is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
