“So from the African American perspective, and that’s what we brought to the play, everything was heightened. “The more specific you are with your choices, with your investigation, the more universal things become,” explains Pierce. Pierce believes that Arthur Miller’s script speaks to universal experiences and delves into “the humanity of our psyche.” But casting Black performers as the Lomans prompts a deeper examination of the text. SEE 2023 Tony Awards nominations surprises: ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ and ‘Cost of Living’ exceed expectations “I leapt at the chance because opportunities like that never come along quite as often as you would hope,” admits the actor, “and especially at this point in my career, it was the perfect marriage of where I was and the challenge of the role.” When Pierce was offered the role for the Young Vic production in London, he admits that despite Willy being one of the most coveted parts in the American theater canon, the character was not one he thought he would play.
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