Photo Call, 2/7/2000 (set sofa and chair c/o Mr. and Mrs. Sam Peed)

Department of Fine Arts

The University Theatre Presents:
A Raisin in the Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry

February 23-26, 2000
Fine Arts Theatre
Hyman Fine Arts Center
Francis Marion University
The Francis Marion University Theatre's winter production of the 1999-2000 season, Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, will open on Wednesday February 23 and run through Saturday February 26.

CAST:
  Ruth Younger . . . . . Shemekia Nero
  Travis Younger . . . . .Jared Glover
  Walter Lee Younger . .Rodrick Belton
  Beneatha Younger . .Samieka Gambrell
  Lena Younger (Mama). .Pauline Holmes
  Joseph Asagai. . . . George M boykin
  George Murchison . . . Patrick Grant
  Bobo . . . . . . . . . Carlos Baxley
  Karl Lindner . . .Christopher Wilcox

Raisin Poster
Photo Call, 2/24/2000 The play is under the direction of assistant professor D. Keith Best, assisted by Darlene Granada and David Martinez. Scenic design is provided by associate professor David C. Granath, costume design by assistant professor Amy L. Sherwood, with Granath designing lighting.

Theatre experience is not necessary to participate in University Theatre productions, but actors and crew must be enrolled at Francis Marion University.

 

Photo Call, 2/24/2000 Later this season The Francis Marion University Theatre will present David Ives' All in the Timing (April 12-15, 2000).

A Raisin in the Sun will will be presented in the Hyman Fine Arts Center Theatre February 23-26, 2000, curtain at 8:00 pm each night. There is no charge, but reservations are recommended.  Reservations can be made beginning February 14 by calling the box office at 661-1365. The box office will be open to reserve seats Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

For additional information contact Mr. Best in FAC 225, 661-1549, dbest@fmarion.edu.

Interested in working "behind the scenes"?  Contact Mr. Granath in FAC 222, 661-1536, dgranth@fmarion.edu.


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