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Kevin Carroll, Deidrie Henry, et al. Set for Raisin in the Sun at Kirk Douglas Theatre

Deidrie Henry and Kevin Carroll
in A Raisin in the Sun
(© Craig Schwartz)
Deidrie Henry and Kevin Carroll
in A Raisin in the Sun
(© Craig Schwartz)

Complete casting has been announced for the Ebony Repertory Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, to play Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre, January 19-February 19, with an opening on January 22. As previously reported, Phylicia Rashad will direct.

Set in the 1950s, the play portrays an African-American family and its pursuit of a better life while facing the obstacles of conflicting aspirations, betrayal and racism.

The cast will include Kenya Alexander, Keith Arthur Bolden, Brandon David Brown, Kevin Carroll, Jason Dirden, Deidrie Henry, Amad Jackson, Scott Mosenson, Kim Staunton, Bechir Sylvain and Ellis E. Williams.

The production will feature scenic design is by Michael Ganio, costume design by Ruth E. Carter, lighting design by Elizabeth Harper and sound design by Bob Blackburn.

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Closed: February 19, 2012