Company Artists Melanye Finister (Lettie, Skeleton Crew) and Eric B. Robinson Jr. (Bonez, Mud Row) lead a stellar ensemble in this award-winning classic. Simultaneously intimate and mythic in scope, Lorraine Hansberry’s pivotal drama “changed American theatre forever” (The New York Times). Three generations of the Younger family share a cramped apartment on the segregated South Side of 1950s Chicago. The late Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy could mean a fresh start, but disputes surrounding how to spend the money reveal deep generational divides.
Recommended for ages 12+ for mature themes and strong language, including racial and homophobic slurs.
Individual Sponsors: Nicole Sakowitz & Bill Pikounis
You’ll want to unpack this one. Right after Thursday evening performances, stay for a post-show discussion moderated by People’s Light staff, often joined by members of the cast or creative team. You can bring your thoughts and questions, or just sit back and listen!
Thursday Nights
Enjoy a hearty buffet dinner right next door at The Fern & Fable, our on-site restaurant, on select dates. Reservations required. Join us after your 2pm performance or before your 7pm performance! For dining after a 2pm show, we recommend making a reservation around 5pm.
Ever wondered what goes into costuming a play? Join People’s Light Costume Shop Manager Sarah Ochocki on Saturday, March 1st at 1:00pm to get a glimpse into the fashion of A Raisin in the Sun. Learn about 1950s style, see what goes into the making of a period piece, and meet some real costumes up close and personal.
Our costume presentation is free with reservation, tickets to A Raisin in the Sun matinee sold separately.
Join local legend and longtime People’s Light company artist, Tom Teti, for a special Raisin-themed pre-show Scoop! With his trademark wit and searing insight, Tom performs an autobiographical solo piece focused on a neighborhood in transition. Following Tom's performance, spend some time with Tom to discuss your thoughts and questions about the piece, theater, and local history. Afterwards, join us for a performance of A Raisin in the Sun.
Tales with Tom is free with reservation, tickets to A Raisin in the Sun matinee sold separately.
To expand access to our work, we offer 50%-off Access Dates throughout the season. The discount is automatic for this performance, no promo code required.
Relaxed Performances offer a judgment-free, "shush-free" environment where traditional theatre rules are relaxed. During the performance, audience members are free to move around, exit and enter the theatre, or vocalize. All are welcome! At each Relaxed Performance, we offer audio description, ASL interpretation, and a pre-show sensory tour where you can interact with set and prop elements and ask questions.
Sunday, March 16 at 2pm
Pre-show sensory tour at 1pm (free with RSVP to diiorio@peopleslight.org)
American Sign Language interpretation provided by Hands UP Productions. This is also a Relaxed Performance.
Headsets provide commentary on the visual aspects of a performance. This supplemental narration interweaves with the real-time, spoken dialogue. This is also a Relaxed Performance.
During every performance this week, dialogue appears on an LED screen placed near the stage to benefit patrons with hearing impairments, as well as English language learners.
March 25–30
Our Smart Caption Glasses offer immersive, real-time captioning for live theatre. These revolutionary glasses display a synchronized transcript of the play directly on the lenses, and are customizable for your comfort.
To reserve your free glasses for a performance in the date range below, please contact the Box Office at tickets@peopleslight.org or 610-644-3500.
March 18–30
