Totally agree with David B. That is the beauty of modern theatre- explorations of different identities for different roles can make many plays thoughtfully enlightening.

One thing I have noticed over the last few years in the reviews of  J Kelly Nestruck (a white straight UK male -if we are going this route) is an almost obsession with the ethnic or racial breakdowns of each production he reviews as if theatre (of all areas) has an machiavellian agenda on promoting the Alt Right. I remember one review he had with a British director last year I believe, and the one question he asked was why the actors in the play did not reflect the breakdown of the population and the director just sighed and walked away. 

I feel sorry for any current directors because in this world they will never get it right. But kudos for still trying to bring the public good thoughtful theatre in this era of budgetary restraint.