A Raisin in the Sun

Name: A Raisin in the Sun
Start: 2024-05-17T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-17T22:00:00-04:00
Location: 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32609

Schedule

Fri May 17 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32609 | Gainesville, FL

"A Raisin In The Sun" is a classic American drama written by Lorraine Hansberry. Set in the 1950s, the play explores the dreams, struggles, and aspirations of the Younger family, an African-American family living in a cramped apartment on the south side of Chicago. When the family receives a life insurance check following the death of the father, they face critical decisions about how to spend the money, revealing the complexities of race, class, and family dynamics in post-war America. This poignant and powerful story delves into themes of identity, racism, generational conflicts, and the pursuit of the American Dream.