Darcell Andre
A Raisin in the Sun tells the story of a Black family living on the South Side of Chicago.
A Raisin in the Sun first premiered on Broadway in 1959 and tells the story of a Black family living on the South Side of Chicago and its struggle against discrimination and economic hardship. As the family attempts to improve its financial situation through an insurance payout, the individual members must reevaluate their identities and stations in life as their hopes and dreams collide.
The play was the first work on Broadway written by a Black woman and remains relevant today for tackling issues of wealth disparity and gender inequality. The play was inspired by the Langston Hughes poem "Harlem," which asks "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?"
"I am honored to guide the vision and direction of this sacred, timeless piece," Director Darcell Andre said in a statement. "A Raisin in the Sun serves as a repository of Black American experiences, difficulties, intricacies and intersectionalities. In this production, anticipate a supernatural noir that immerses you within the essence of the story and its compelling, reflective characters."
$24-$39, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8-25, Classic Theatre at San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place, (210) 589-8450, classictheatre.org.
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