L.A. Theatre Works On the Air:

Judyann Elder, Corey Hawkins, Deidrie Henry, Rutina Wesley

star in “A Raisin in the Sun”

L.A. Theatre Works’ Radio Theatre Series will air A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Lou Bellamy and featuring Judyann Elder, Corey Hawkins, Deidrie Henry and Rutina Wesley. The broadcast can be heard locally in Southern California on Sunday, February 24 from 8 -10 pm on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles (98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, 99.5 FM in Ridgecrest/China Lake and 93.7 FM in Rancho Bernardo/North San Diego), and can also be streamed on demand at www.latw.org.

The landmark story of a working-class African-American family struggling to maintain dignity in a harsh world. With her late husband’s insurance money finally in hand, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a better home. However, her children have other plans. What happens when family dreams drastically diverge?