A Raisin in the Sun

by Lorraine Hansberry
March 17-April 1, 2012

A clear and radiant production, its message captivating, its characters sincere. Walter Lee Younger is vividly portrayed by Kwaku Driskell. Sameerah Luqmann-Harris’ performance of Ruth Younger was luminous in its fragility and quiet strength. A truly successful performance.” -Minda Larsen, TheaterOnline.com

This groundbreaking play set on Chicago’s South Side revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, her son, has other plans, however: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha, her daughter, dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form the backbone of this seminal American drama about retaining one’s dignity within a harsh and changing world.

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Performance Schedule

Saturday, March 17 at 8:00 PM – Opening night
Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 23 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, March 24 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 25 at 3:00 PM – matinee
Thursday, March 29 at 8:00 PM
Friday, March 30 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 PM – matinee
Saturday, March 31 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 1 at 3:00 PM – final performance


Pictured (l to r): Hope Harley and Kwaku Driskell in The Gallery Players’ production of A Raisin in the Sun. Photo by Bella Muccari.

The Cast

(in order of appearance)
Ruth Younger – Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris*
Travis Younger – Ross Johnson
Walter Lee Younger – Kwaku Driskell*
Beneatha Younger – Brittany Bellizeare
Lena Younger – Hope Harley
Joseph Asagai – Arthur James Solomon*
George Murchison – Shawn Herb
Karl Lindner – Gregory Cohan
Bobo – Gil Charleston


Pictured (l to r): Ross Johnson, Hope Harley and Kwaku Driskell in The Gallery Players’ production of A Raisin in the Sun. Photo by Bella Muccari.

The Staff

Producer – Brian Michael Flanagan for The Gallery Players
Director – Reginald L. Douglas
Production Stage Manger – Kristine Schlachter*
Fight Choreographer – Paul Molnar
Set Designer/Properties – Casha Jacot-Guillarmod
Technical Director – Steven Brenman
Costume Designer – Roejendra Adams
Lighting Designer – Jake Fine
Sound Designer – Jacob Subotnick
Casting Director – Destiny Lilly/Destiny Lilly Casting
Associate Producer – Priya Sircar
Assistant Stage Manager – Rhiannon McClintock
Assistant Lighting Designer: Ali Hall

*appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association


Pictured (l to r): Kwaku Driskell and Ross Johnson in The Gallery Players’ production of A Raisin in the Sun. Photo by Bella Muccari.