Announcing the cast of A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry
Dayton Theatre Guild is thrilled to unveil the stellar cast of our upcoming production of Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking drama, A RAISIN IN THE SUN. This timeless story, which explores dreams, identity, and resilience within a Black family striving for a better life, will be brought to life by an exceptional ensemble.
- Walter Lee Younger – Shaun Diggs
- Lena Younger (Mama) – Gail Andrews Turner
- Ruth Younger – Cormari Pullings
- Beneatha Younger – Amirah Musa
- Travis Younger – Dominic Bothers
- George Murchison – Jarrod Davis
- Joseph Asagai – William Boatwright
- Bobo – Andre Tomlinson
- Karl Lindner – Rick Flynn
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
Under the direction of Robert-Wayne Waldron this production promises to deliver the depth, heart, and urgency of Hansberry’s powerful narrative. Performances will take place August 22- September 7, 2025 at The Dayton Theatre Guild inviting audiences to witness the triumphs and struggles of the Younger family as they navigate a world filled with challenges and aspirations.
Set in Chicago’s South Side in the 1950’s, this is about 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 a nd timeless document of hope and inspiration. It was the first play by an African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Directed by Robert-Wayne Waldron
Produced by Rick Flynn
The show runs weekends Aug 22-Sep 7, 2025
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