A Raisin in the Sun

Directed by Weyni Mengesha
Presented by Soulpepper Theatre/Theatre Calgary
Written by Lorriane Hansberry
Featuring Awaovieyi Agie, Abena Malika, Alison Sealy-Smith, Bahia Watson, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins, Charles Officer, Diego Matamoros, Dion Johnstone, Kofi Payton, Matthew Kabwe

  • Set: Scott Reid
    Costumes: Lorenzo Savoini
    Lighting: Kevin Lamotte
    Sound: Richard Feren
    Fight Direction: Simon Fon
    Stage Manager: Alison Peddie

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

THE AWARDS

6 Dora Award nominations, including Best Direction and Best Production

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THE REVIEWS

 

“...Weyni Mengesha draws highly nuanced performances from the entire cast...This production of Hansberrys’ classic is something to be celebrated.”

Eye Weekly

“...Weyni Mengesha’s emotionally powerful production makes us believe in these dreams.”

Now Magazine

“...Visually stunning production...It turns out to be an offer that lifts Hansberry’s play into another realm altogether.”

Calgary Herald

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