Date
12-4-1986
Preview
Description
Performed: 4-7 December 1986; Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" was Broadway's longest running black play which was set in Chicago's southside ghetto in the 1950s. The costumes were designed by Alice Morton, scenic design by Carlton Ward, stage management by Pearl Williams, and lighting by David Keefer. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
Venue
This performance was held in the Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center Theatre.
Performers
- Lonnie Young -- Walter Lee
- LaVonda W. Gilbert -- Ruth Lee
- Deneen Davis -- Lena Younger
- Audrey L. Phillips -- Wilhelmina Johnson
- Derrick B. Bryant -- Joseph Asagai
- Gregory T. Means -- Travis
- Renata Prater -- Beneatha
- Larry Swanson, Hartford Long -- the movers
Is Part Of
Location
The original items are located in the Library’s Alabama Gallery Special Collections.
Keywords
Jacksonville State University -- History, College students -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Students, College and school drama
Rights
These materials are the property of Jacksonville State University and are intended for non-commercial use. They may be copied for research, teaching, personal, or any fair use as defined by U.S. copyright law. The materials may not be altered in any way. Users of these materials are asked to acknowledge Jacksonville State University. For questions or further information about usage rights, please contact digitalcommons@jsu.edu.
Recommended Citation
Jacksonville State University, "A Raisin in the Sun (1986) | Image 007" (1986). Department of Theatre & Film Performance Archive | Images. 1738.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/productions_images/1738
Keywords
Jacksonville State University -- History, College students -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Students, College and school drama