A Raisin in the Sun

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Sunday, November 15, 2026•2:00 PM

The Younger family on Chicago’s South Side is holding tight to visions of a brighter future, but when a life insurance check arrives, suddenly possibility comes with a price. Directed by TDPS Assistant Professor KenYatta Rogers, this landmark of American theater celebrates Black joy, resilience and family while facing the brutal realities of segregation and discrimination.

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About The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Formerly known as CSPAC, the venue has undergone a transformation in identity and is now widely known by its updated name, The Clarice. It serves as a central hub for both professional artists and student productions at the university.story_potoo