Events under 'Theatrical Performances'

August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WRITTEN BY LORRAINE HANSBERRY | DIRECTED BY DEXTER J. SINGLETON
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.

“Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times

Winner! 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival

Winner! Three 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 1960 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Winner! 1959 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Best Play of the Year

August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WRITTEN BY LORRAINE HANSBERRY | DIRECTED BY DEXTER J. SINGLETON
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.

“Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times

Winner! 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival

Winner! Three 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 1960 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Winner! 1959 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Best Play of the Year

August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WRITTEN BY LORRAINE HANSBERRY | DIRECTED BY DEXTER J. SINGLETON
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.

“Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times

Winner! 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival

Winner! Three 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 1960 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Winner! 1959 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Best Play of the Year

August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WRITTEN BY LORRAINE HANSBERRY | DIRECTED BY DEXTER J. SINGLETON
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.

“Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times

Winner! 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival

Winner! Three 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 1960 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Winner! 1959 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Best Play of the Year

The year is 1941, America is rebounding from The Great Depression, and WWII has not yet begun. There is a feeling of optimism in the country, and in Fayetteville. The Reverend Sam Yancey is determined to make Mount Sequoyah a centerpiece of Arkansas.

Rev. Yancey and his lovely wife invite you to join them for a formal Gala in Parker Hall to raise awareness for the 1942 plan to add cottages to the budding Mount Sequoyah Conference Center. There will be delightful finger foods, refreshing beverages and top notch entertainment. Our featured performer is the illustrious Tab Talloway, singing his famous hit Penny the Poocher. Here’s to looking at a glamourous and decadent evening, where surely no one dies.

Choose Friday night, Saturday night, or Sunday afternoon to attend. Your ticket will include drinks and light appetizers. We will begin the evening at Parker Hall. We will be visiting multiple buildings on Mount Sequoyah’s campus so while we highly encourage dressing for the occasion, we do want you to know that you will be walking outside to get from building to building. Pencils and paper will also be provided for clue-tracking.

If you would like the opportunity to be a secret cast member be sure to select that option at check out. You will be contacted by the director with more details.

August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WRITTEN BY LORRAINE HANSBERRY | DIRECTED BY DEXTER J. SINGLETON
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.

“Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times

Winner! 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival

Winner! Three 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 1960 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Winner! 1959 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Best Play of the Year

August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WRITTEN BY LORRAINE HANSBERRY | DIRECTED BY DEXTER J. SINGLETON
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.

“Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times

Winner! 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival

Winner! Three 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 1960 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Winner! 1959 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Best Play of the Year

The year is 1941, America is rebounding from The Great Depression, and WWII has not yet begun. There is a feeling of optimism in the country, and in Fayetteville. The Reverend Sam Yancey is determined to make Mount Sequoyah a centerpiece of Arkansas.

Rev. Yancey and his lovely wife invite you to join them for a formal Gala in Parker Hall to raise awareness for the 1942 plan to add cottages to the budding Mount Sequoyah Conference Center. There will be delightful finger foods, refreshing beverages and top notch entertainment. Our featured performer is the illustrious Tab Talloway, singing his famous hit Penny the Poocher. Here’s to looking at a glamourous and decadent evening, where surely no one dies.

Choose Friday night, Saturday night, or Sunday afternoon to attend. Your ticket will include drinks and light appetizers. We will begin the evening at Parker Hall. We will be visiting multiple buildings on Mount Sequoyah’s campus so while we highly encourage dressing for the occasion, we do want you to know that you will be walking outside to get from building to building. Pencils and paper will also be provided for clue-tracking.

If you would like the opportunity to be a secret cast member be sure to select that option at check out. You will be contacted by the director with more details.

August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WRITTEN BY LORRAINE HANSBERRY | DIRECTED BY DEXTER J. SINGLETON
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.

“Arguably as well known today as it was epochal when it debuted in 1959…and like all great works, it has proved itself incessantly timely.” — The New York Times

Winner! 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival

Winner! Three 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 2004 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play

Nominee: Four 1960 Tony Awards, including Best Play

Winner! 1959 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Best Play of the Year

The year is 1941, America is rebounding from The Great Depression, and WWII has not yet begun. There is a feeling of optimism in the country, and in Fayetteville. The Reverend Sam Yancey is determined to make Mount Sequoyah a centerpiece of Arkansas.

Rev. Yancey and his lovely wife invite you to join them for a formal Gala in Parker Hall to raise awareness for the 1942 plan to add cottages to the budding Mount Sequoyah Conference Center. There will be delightful finger foods, refreshing beverages and top notch entertainment. Our featured performer is the illustrious Tab Talloway, singing his famous hit Penny the Poocher. Here’s to looking at a glamourous and decadent evening, where surely no one dies.

Choose Friday night, Saturday night, or Sunday afternoon to attend. Your ticket will include drinks and light appetizers. We will begin the evening at Parker Hall. We will be visiting multiple buildings on Mount Sequoyah’s campus so while we highly encourage dressing for the occasion, we do want you to know that you will be walking outside to get from building to building. Pencils and paper will also be provided for clue-tracking.

If you would like the opportunity to be a secret cast member be sure to select that option at check out. You will be contacted by the director with more details.