A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. The play portrays Big Walter Lee Younger's family, which at his death is left to decide how to spend a $10,000 life insurance payment. The story unfolds with his son Walter Lee, a chauffeur who dreams of becoming rich, his daughter Beneatha who is a medical student, and his widow Lena who mediates between the family's needs and dreams. Director: Yvonne Brewster. Cast: Carmen Munroe, Gary McDonald, Peter Harding, Jacqueline de Peza, Freddie Brooks, Guy Gregory, Ella Wilder and Kwabena Manso. Performed at The Tricycle Theatre (11/04/1985 - 04/05/1985) and The Drill Hall Arts Centre (09/07/1985 - 20/07/1985).
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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. The play portrays Big Walter Lee Younger's family, which at his death is left to decide how to spend a $10,000 life insurance payment. The story unfolds with his son Walter Lee, a chauffeur who dreams of becoming rich, his daughter Beneatha who is a medical student, and his widow Lena who mediates between the family's needs and dreams. Director: Yvonne Brewster. Cast: Carmen Munroe, Gary McDonald, Peter Harding, Jacqueline de Peza, Freddie Brooks, Guy Gregory, Ella Wilder and Kwabena Manso. Performed at The Tricycle Theatre (11/04/1985 - 04/05/1985) and The Drill Hall Arts Centre (09/07/1985 - 20/07/1985).
