interACT Theatre Productions proudly presents A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

interACT Theatre Productions & The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture Proudly Present A Raisin in the Sun as Part of Maplewood Black History Month 2026

Maplewood, NJ — interACT Theatre Productions, in partnership with The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture, is proud to present A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, a landmark work of American theater and a powerful exploration of family, identity, and resilience. Performances will take place February 13–15, 20–22, and 27 & 28, 2026, at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, located at 10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ.

Presented as part of Maplewood Black History Month 2026, this production honors Lorraine Hansberry’s enduring legacy and the continued relevance of her groundbreaking work. Set on Chicago’s South Side, A Raisin in the Sun follows three generations of the Younger family as they navigate competing dreams, financial strain, and systemic barriers. When an insurance check arrives following the death of the family patriarch, each member of the household envisions a different future, testing the bonds of love, hope, and dignity that hold them together.

Hansberry’s portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world remains a searing and timeless document of hope, resilience, and inspiration.

Creative Team
The production is directed by Tasha R. Williams, with Alyssa L. Scott serving as assistant director. It is produced by Mark Aquilino and Tommy Jamerson, with Felicity Dominique as stage manager and Vix Martins as assistant stage manager.

Cast
The cast of A Raisin in the Sun includes:

• Shawn Myles as Walter Lee Younger
• Juli Harkins as Lena Younger (“Mama”)
• Kaa’lah Bynes as Beneatha Younger
• Dana P. Hawkins as Ruth Younger (February 13, 14, 21, 22, 27, 28)
• Adejola Adefowoju as Understudy Ruth Younger (February 15, 20)
• Jo-Leo W. Carney-Waterton as Joseph Asagai (February 20, 21, 22, 28)
• Tosin Falade as Joseph Asagai (February 13, 14, 15, 27)
• Dorian S. McDonald as George Murchison
• Miguel Barreto as Bobo
• Whitney Pillsbury as Karl Lindner
• David A. Kouame as Travis Younger (February 13, 14, 15, 27, 28)
• TBD as Travis Younger (February 20, 21, 22)
• Tania Simone as Mrs. Johnson

Performance Details

Dates:
February 13–15, 20–22, and 27 & 28, 2026

Venue:
The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Rd., Maplewood, NJ 07040

Tickets:
Online: $10–$15
At the Door: $20

Tickets and additional information are available at interactproductions.org.

interACT Theatre Productions is a nonprofit community theater dedicated to producing thoughtful, inclusive, and accessible theater that reflects and serves its community.