A Raisin in the Sun

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A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965)[1]

The play had its debut on Broadway in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes. The story is based upon a black family's experiences in the Washington Park Subdivision of Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.

Performance history in South Africa

1992: Performed by students of the Wits School of Dramatic Art, directed by Maishe Maponya, in 1992, starring, among others, Lindani Nkosi. Set designed by Paul Roumanoff. Lighting designer: Adam Steyn assisted by Gerry Coughlan.

2003: A production as part of the Basha youth programme at the State Theatre was directed by Jerry Mofokeng.

Sources

Wikipedia [2]

Programme notes of the Wits production in 1992.

The Citizen, 21 August 1992.

The Star, 3 June 2003.

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