# Episode 11 - In the Spotlight with A Raisin In The Sun

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Published: 2025-06-27T13:00:00+00:00
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As You Mic It: In the Spotlight shines the light on this season's production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. It's a powerful American masterwork of dreams, dignity, and generational resilience. Jason King Jones sits down with Brandon Burton and Noelle Dianne Johnson, who portray Walter Lee and Ruth Younger, for a conversation about family, legacy, and what this iconic play still has to say to audiences today. Special Thanks: Much gratitude for Chuck Gloman, Jarret Brown, and all of DeSales University for helping us launch this podcast journey. Stay Connected: Follow  As You Mic It  and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival on social media for more behind-the-scenes insights and exciting festival updates. Historical Context of A Raisin in the Sun | Chicago Public Library Tickets for A Raisin In The Sun Harlem | The Poetry Foundation - The title of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun was borrowed from Langston Hughes’s poem, “Harlem," sharing the story of the deferred dreams of the Younger family. Mentioned in this episode: Collaboration makes great theatre! Become a supporter, today! https://pashakespeare.org/support/ Become an Underwriter Today! Contact podcast@pashakespeare.org for more information.

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