because the schubert theatre isn't a museum.s shouldn't be an homage, this shouldn't be nostalgic. and in this story about racial tension, jim crow, injustice in the south, the only two african american characters have nothing to say on the matter. we understand now in 2018 that using african american characters as atmosphere in a story is-- is offensive. also, in this story, it's a wasted opportunity. >> kroft: the play allows tom robinson, played by gbenga akinnagbe, to do more than just beg for his life. >> akinnagbe: i heard about a lot of people who didn't do it. i was guilty as soon as i was accused. >> kroft: and the part of calpurnia, atticus' long-time cook, maid, and surrogate mother to his children, has been expandedmeer of the family. >> latanya richardson jackson: i never thought that-- my whole life almost in this house, that i would have to remember to be grateful. >> sorkin: calpurnia now has agency. that she has an opinion-- >> kroft: a voice. >> sorkin: yeah, she has a voice. and... and uses it. it's important