A RAISIN IN THE SUN American Players theatre study guide

A Raisin in the Sun

By Lorraine Hansberry

Directed by Tasia A. Jones

Study Guide written by Alys Dickerson & Jamal James. Exercises by David Daniel. Photos by Liz Lauren unless otherwise noted. Designed by Erin Milleville.

Welcome to APT's Study Guide, created to accompany the Student Matinee performances of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. Use it however you see fit - before or after the performance, or any time in between.

Below you'll find a number of resources designed to help your class better understand and engage with the play. Select whichever best suit your needs, and we hope you enjoy APT's production of A Raisin in the Sun. You can find more information on the play and APT's education resources at americanplayers.org.

A downloadable PDF copy of the study guide will be available soon.

Character Guide

A list of actors and accompanying photos to help your class follow the plot and introduce them to the characters in the play.

Synopsis

A description of the play, from start to finish. Spoilers ahead!

About the Production

Learn more about the world of the play as it lives at APT.

Classroom Exercises

Thanks to APT's Major Education Sponsors

Thanks Also To

American Girl's Fund for Children * Renee and Tom Boldt * Paul and Susan Brenner * Rob and Mary Gooze * Gay and Mark Gross * Bob Hodgson and Dot Steele * M3 Insurance Foundation