The Woodward Opera House

Friday, May 3 @ 7:30pm

Saturday, May 4 @ 7:30pm

Sunday, May 5 @ 2:00pm

Set on Chicago’s South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. The Younger family’s heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.

OUR CAST

Ruth Younger ................................... Shannon Simpson
Walter Younger ................................. Nigel Salvador
Travis Younger ................................. Collin McFarlane
Beneatha Younger ........................... Shauna Davis
Lena “Mama” Younger ..................... Kathy Mendenhall
Joseph Asagai ................................. TBA
George Murchison ........................... Christopher Smith
Karl Lindner ..................................... TBA
Bobo ................................................ Steve Jefferson
Moving Men ..................................... James Derby, TBA

Still looking for 1 male Black/African American actor

for the following role:
• Joseph Asagai (Supporting). Male. 20s. Ability to do a Nigerian accent a plus.

Travel allowance. Non-equity. Non-paid. 

Performance dates are May 3rd to 5th, 2019 including one free morning performance for city and county secondary school students.

Those interested should contact
Eli Chung, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or Janis Stone, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.