sweet lorraine at Celebration Theatre

The West Coast Premiere reading of sweet lorraine will take place at Celebration Theatre, directed by five-time Tony nominee Camille A. Brown. The play, written by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, explores the final weeks of iconic playwright Lorraine Hansberry's life and her relationship with famed writer James Baldwin. Featuring a talented cast that includes Ashley Romans as Hansberry and Ato Blankson-Wood as Baldwin, this work highlights the enduring legacy of two pivotal queer Black figures. Set against a backdrop of urgent historical themes, the reading serves as a profound exploration of love, vulnerability, and cultural resilience.