A Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking drama, a searing and timeless portrait of a family on Chicago's South Side, is an American classic.

Set on Chicago’s South Side, Lorraine Hansberry's celebrated play concerns the divergent dreams and conflicts in three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. 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, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. Hansberry's portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.

Run time is approximately 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission

We need three (3) volunteers per night to cover the positions of box office, usher, and concessions. As a volunteer, you also get to see that performance for free*! 

• Box office volunteers will sit at the box office table and help sell tickets, check people in, and provide information to patron before the show.
• Concession volunteers will be stationed in the concession stand to sell drinks and snacks to patrons before the show and during intermission. They will also help collect trash and straighten up the theatre after the performance.

All volunteers will need to arrive at the performance venue by 6:15pm on the night you select to volunteer (12:45 pm on Saturday matinees). Click the link to access the Volunteer Sign Up form and reserve your spot! 

For this production, we are asking all volunteers to please wear either all black or a white top and black pants. 

Questions? Email us at info@actorstheatrelr.org and we will get back to you asap!