“For most white actors today, roles of color — from the classics to some of the sensational writing that is currently being done for the theater — are not even an option for them, and I’m not sure why. For a time this idea was given the name ‘color-blind’ casting, but the only thing it seemed to be blind to was the fact that it wasn’t a two-way street; it was obviously designed to provide opportunity for minorities rather than put the best person in a role, regardless of color. I suppose this is the notion of equal opportunity rearing its fearsome head again — and if it is, can we stop using the word ‘equal’ in that phrase?”