Classic Masterpiece
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Lorraine Hansberry
1959 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play
1960 Tony Award Nominee for Best play
2014 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play
May 8-24, 2026
Broadway Theatre Center | Cabot Theatre
Directed by Kimille Howard
Featuring N’Jameh Camara*, Dimonte Henning*, Ethan Hightire, Dennis Lewis, and more to be announced
Designed and created by Kellen “Klassik” Abston, Eli Davis, KaiLee Evans, Adam Hastings, Stephen Hudson-Mairet, Victoria Hudziak, Josh Schmidt, Noele Stollmack***, Simone Tegge, Brooke Wallo, Dev Wiensch, Emily Marie Wilke*, and Trinae Williams-Henning
Lorraine Hansberry’s trailblazing classic—the first play produced on Broadway written by a Black woman and still one of the American theater’s most impactful—follows the Younger family as they wrestle with big dreams in the face of economic hardship and the harsh injustices of discrimination on Chicago’s South Side. With language as lyrical as it is unflinching, A RAISIN IN THE SUN remains a triumphant, deeply human portrait of the determination to build a better life than the one the world is willing to give you, and a powerful reminder that the right to dream belongs to everyone.
Run time: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
N'Jameh Camara*
Dimonte Henning*
Ethan Hightire
KEY DATES + EVENTS
Here2Play: Wednesday, April 15, 6:00-8:00pm, location TBA
Preview: Friday, May 8 at 7:30 pm
Opening: Saturday, May 9 at 8 pm
Pay What You Choose: Monday, May 11 at 7:30 pm, walk-up tickets available starting one hour before the show
Talkbacks: Thursdays, May 14 and May 21 following the 7:30 pm performances
SipStudio: Saturday, May 16, open to attendees of that day's matinee and evening performances
Understudy Performance:
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 pm
Ruth Younger
Walter Lee Younger
Joseph Asagai
Sound Designer
Studio Audio and Lighting Supervisor
Intimacy Direction Lead
Technical Director and Scenic Builder
Scenic Designer
Intimacy Direction Follow
Sound Engineer
Lighting Designer
Properties Designer
Wardrobe
Assistant Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Costume Designer
N'Jameh Camara*
Dimonte Henning*
Ethan Hightire
Kellen “Klassik” Abston
Eli Davis
KaiLee Evans
Adam Hastings
Stephen Hudson-Mairet
Victoria Hudziak
Josh Schmidt
Noele Stollmack***
Simone Tegge
Brooke Wallo
Dev Wiensch
Emily Marie Wilke*
Trinae Williams-Henning
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Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is seeking two Young Performers to play the role of Travis Younger in the upcoming production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN. The role will be double cast, and the actors will perform in alternate performances.
Role Description
Travis Younger: 10-11 years old, Black. He is the son of Walter Lee and Ruth. Optimistic,
energetic, and eager to please. He’s clever and knows who to ask for what he wants. He
shows interest in increasing his independence and making his own money. Travis is
representative of the next generation of the dream. His youth and innocence serve to pack an emotional punch as his family grapples with betrayal and prejudice. For full role breakdown, please click here.
Interested in auditioning on Saturday, February 21st? Please submit your child’s information for consideration using the button above labeled "Audition Sign-Up."
Artistic Producer, Josie Trettin, will reach out to schedule your audition. Questions?
Please contact Josie at josie@milwaukeechambertheatre.org.