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"A Raisin in the Sun" Play Seeks Boys and Girls

Midland, MI, United States
ID: 593576Exp: 12/11/2025
Description:

The Center invites actors ages 12 and older to audition for roles in this production. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Lorraine Hansberry's timeless drama follows the Younger family as they navigate ambition, hope, and injustice in 1950s Chicago. When a life insurance check arrives, each family member reflects on their dreams of a different future; one that promises freedom, security, or change in their life. As they face systematic barriers and personal struggles, the Younger family must decide what dreams are worth fighting for. A Raisin in the Sun is a powerful and deeply relevant story of resilience. Additional info: Performances: FEB 27 - MAR 1 & MAR 6 - 8, 2026 See the document attached for details. If interested, please apply.

2 roles

Beneatha YoungerFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Passionate intellectual exploring her identity; challenges traditional family values, dreams of becoming a doctor, and is caught between two very different suitors.

Travis YoungerMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Playful, curious child coping with poverty; admires his father, loves his mother, and remains hopeful despite tough realities.