April 24-May 2, 2026
One family’s fight against a world determined to break them.
Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun is a landmark American drama that follows the Younger family as they strive for a better future in the face of racial injustice, financial struggle, and generational dreams. At once deeply personal and profoundly political, it’s a moving portrait of hope, resilience, and the cost of holding on to dignity when the world tries to deny it. When a life insurance check arrives after the death of the family patriarch, each member faces tough choices that test their hopes, values, and unity.
With themes of identity, pride, and resilience, this groundbreaking play captures the complexities of family, the struggle for equality, and the enduring human spirit. A Raisin in the Sun remains a poignant and inspiring story about the fight to claim dignity and opportunity in the face of adversity.
Show Length: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute Intermission
Original Performance Dates: April 24-May 2, 2026
Rating: PG-13
Cast
Andrew Monroe
Andrew Monroe (Asagai) After defeating the Imposter and a short but fruitful stay in 1980s Pittsburgh (did I mention he's a time traveler? That's kinda important) Andrew returns to Lee St to join the cast of "A Raisin in the Sun"! On a more serious note, this has been an extremely challenging year for him, and being able to join so many shows and continue to build and grow with his theater community is the one thing he looks forward to. This show in particular is a bucket list item he uses excited to check off! Thank you all for coming to the theater and making this dream show possible!
Chandler Smith
Chandler Smith is an actor, musician, and writer based in the Charlotte area. He received a bachelor’s in music performance from Winthrop University in 2008. He frequently performs improv and sketch comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater and the Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte (CATCh). He is an emerging talent in film and stage productions in the Charlotte and surrounding areas.
Larry Stephens
Well, hiya! I’m Larry Stephens, and I’m so excited to be part of this production of A Raisin in the Sun. When I’m not on stage bringing powerful stories to life, I’m probably making music or modeling basically still performing, just with fewer lines to memorize. As I portray Bobo, just keep in mind: I promise I’m better with money in real life… most of the time. Instagram & TikTok handle: @Daoffical_jerome
Marc Anderson
Marc Victor Anderson is blessed and thankful to be continuing his theatre career once again on the Lee Street stage for the powerful “Raisin In The Sun”. Father of two wonderful boys, eater of sloppy joes, and believer that this building is 100% haunted.
Mason Livers
Mason Livers is once again humbled and excited to return to the Lee Street stage. A school teacher and actor based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mason is thrilled to bring this character to life. Audiences may have seen him in past Lee Street productions including Wait Until Dark, The Play That Goes Wrong, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and others. Mason would like to thank his friends and family for their continued love and support. He also extends a special thank you to his fiancée, Kiera, for always being in his corner and encouraging him to pursue his dreams. Mason hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed being a part of it.
Nikki Dunn
Nikki Dunn is honored to step into the role of the ambitious yet complex Beneatha Younger in this Lee Street production of A Raisin in the Sun. A classically trained vocalist with a passion for high-energy storytelling, Nikki was most recently seen on stage as Abe Lincoln/Tribe in Hair and the Princess Who Kissed the Frog in Disenchanted!. A few of her favorite credits include Chris in POTUS, Miss Madelaine True in The Wild Party (LaChiusa), and Joanne Jefferson in RENT. She feels blessed to bring this classic American story to life with such a talented, supportive cast and crew.
Tameka Brown
Tameka Brown is a dynamic and passionate artist, who is excited to be back at Lee Street Theater. Some of her performances at Lee Street Theater include The Parchman Hour and Voices from the Margin. She is a native of Kannapolis, NC and has lived in Salisbury for more than 25 years. Tameka is a graduate of Livingstone College where she majored in social work. Tameka is not new to the stage as she has a history of portraying notable roles such as Aunt Em in The Wiz, Charlaine in Ain't Misbehavin', Celie in The Color Purple, The Musical, as part of the ensemble in Dreamgirls, and Shelby in Steel Magnolias at Piedmont Players Theatre.
Tameka dedicates this show to her husband, Ed, children, Jaylen, Tamia, and Latasha, and her one and only grandchild, Kyren. Tameka is extremely thankful for family and friends who have supported her theater career and hope they enjoy the show.
Thierry Agnant
Thierry Yves Agnant is a young performer with experience in musical theatre and youth productions across school and community stages. His credits include roles such as Zazu (Piedmont Players Theatre Camp), Young Coalhouse, Jr. in Ragtime, Young Lola in Kinky Boots, Claude Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Winthrop in The Music Man, along with ensemble work in productions including Willy Wonka, Jr., Beauty and the Beast, Jr., School House Rock Live, Jr., Lion King, Jr., and The Trial of Goldilocks. Outside of theatre, he participates in band (French horn), track, and the Crosby Scholars program. He is thrilled to be cast, once again, at Lee Street Theatre in A Raisin in the Sun.