I am currently playing Mrs. Johnson in the cast of Depaul University’s production of A Raisin in the Sun. It is truely an awesome experience knowing that not only is it the 50th anniversary of the play, but  also showing at the original theatre Sidney Poitier stood on, The Blackstone. This story is one of hope, loss, community, family, money. It is full of a family’s ambition and dreams. I am encouraging any and everyone who is a Chicago native to come see it and realize the drastic connections between 1953 and today. The pressure of gentrification and racism are only a few factors in the journey of this family. Come see and draw from it a spirit that cannot be denied, but expounded upon.

Cast:

Ruth Younger–McKenzie Chinn
Walter Lee Younger–Levenix Riddle
Travis Younger–Elijah Griffin
Beneatha Younger–Kristin Ellis
Lena “Mama” Younger–Brittani Green
Joseph Asagai–Sean Parris
George Murchison–Chris Boykin
Mrs. Johnson–Shannon Matesky
Karl Lindner–James Gasber
Bobo–Nicholas Harper

To recieve tickets and information visit:

http://theatreschool.depaul.edu/theatre_school_showcase_0910_raisin.php