Celebration Arts to Present A RAISIN IN THE SUN in December
A fearless exploration of the American Dream amidst racial, housing, and economic challenges.
Celebration Arts has revealed the final upcoming production of the 2023 Season "Overcoming," A RAISIN IN THE SUN. This powerful and poignant drama will captivate audiences from December 1 to December 24, 2023.
In his directorial debut, the classic play by Lorraine Hansberry will be directed by James Ellison III, Celebration Arts Artistic Director.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN tells the compelling story of the Younger family as they navigate dreams, discrimination, and the pursuit of a better life on Chicago's South Side in the 1950s. The play explores themes of identity, generational conflicts, and the enduring human spirit, making it as relevant today as when it premiered in 1959.
Casting includes Sené Goss (THE MOUNTAINTOP), Donald Lacy (JULIUS CAESAR, DEATH OF A SALESMAN), Jasmine Washington (GYNECOLOGOS, SANKOFA), Alex Richardson (THE ROYALE, A SOLDIER'S PLAY), Tammie Denyse (JAR THE FLOOR, THE PIANO LESSON), Tylre Allen (DIRECT FROM DEATH ROW THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, PIPELINE), Elaine Douglas (THE AMEN CORNER, MAHALIA), Todd Lubitsch (MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, THE TEMPEST), and Howie Bryant (DIRECT FROM DEATH ROW THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS).
Making history as the first play written by a Black woman to appear on Broadway, A RAISIN IN THE SUN debuted in 1959. In 1960, A RAISIN IN THE SUN was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play (Lorraine Hansberry), Best Actor (Sidney Poitier), Best Actress (Claudia McNeil), and Best Direction Lloyd Richards).
Performance Dates and Ticket Information:
A RAISIN IN THE SUN will grace the Celebration Arts stage from December 1 - 24, 2023. Tickets are $15 - $23. Limited seating is available, so early booking is encouraged to secure a spot for this spectacular production. Group sales are encouraged. Tickets are available at celebrationarts.net.
ABOUT CELEBRATION ARTS
Originally the Celebration Dance Company founded in 1976 by James Wheatley, Celebration Arts became a 501c3 organization in 1986. For more than 30 years, Celebration Arts has continued to be a cornerstone of music, dance, and theater for the Sacramento region's African-American community, bringing Black artists and stories to its stage at 2727 B Street. In addition, Celebration Arts provides educational programs to children through Kids' Time and dance training for teens, adults, and seniors. More information can be found at celebrationarts.net.
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