A RAISIN IN THE SUN Opens Tonight at The VORTEX

UpRise! Productions proudly presents Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun for 3 weeks only at The VORTEX, directed by Laurie Carlos, one of America's seminal theatre artists. Produced in association with VORTEX Repertory Company.

Zell Miller III comes full circle with this production, starring as Walter Younger. A Raisin in the Sun was the first play that Zell ever performed back at Capital City Playhouse in Austin in the 1980's. Zell's long-time friend and mentor, Laurie Carlos, guest artist from Minneapolis, joins UpRise! to direct this innovative production at The VORTEX. Laurie brings a totally new vision and interpretation to A Raisin in the Sun, a play that she never thought that she would be doing. But because of Zell Miller III's relationship to this play and to his hometown of Austin where he is raising his children, Laurie was pleased to come and direct this dynamic new production of a classic.

The cast features Zell Miller III, Jolia Jones, Anne Wynter, Sade Jones, Brentom Jackson, Brian Ridley, Mick D'Arcy, and Zane Hall.

UpRise! Productions: The Root of Rebellious Creativity, was founded in 2005 as a collaboration between members of several established arts groups in Texas. This diverse band of alchemists blend artistic genres deeply rooted in a framework of social justice. UpRise! Productions is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division, believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin's future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.

A Raisin in the Sun runs tonight, August 1-17, 2013, Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, and August 4 & 11 at 6pm. Tickets are $10-$30, ($30 Priority Seating, $20 General Admission, $10 Artists/Students.) 2-for-1 admission is available on Thursdays and Sundays with donation of 2 canned goods for SafePlace. To order, visit www.vortexrep.org or call 512-478-5282.