JACKSONVILLE, Ark. â The Jacksonville High School Performing Arts Company is bringing Lorraine Hansberryâs American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, to the stage on November 14â15, 2026, at the Jacksonville High School Auditorium.
Directed by JHS Theatre Director Fred Owens, the production tells the powerful story of the Younger family, a Black family living in 1950s Chicago, as they navigate dreams, family relationships, financial struggles, and the pursuit of a better future.
The production features a talented cast of JHS scholars and community members, including Amari Beckton as Walter Lee Younger, Akaylah Jones as Lena âMamaâ Younger, Kamara Hardfield as Ruth Younger, and Brooklyn Hatter as Beneatha Younger.
Beyond the stage, JHS scholars are taking on important leadership and production responsibilities, including stage management, set design, lighting, costumes, sound, and more. This experience allows scholars to develop their creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills while bringing an important piece of American theatre to life.
Originally performed on Broadway in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun continues to inspire audiences through its timeless themes of family, dignity, determination, and the courage to pursue one's dreams.
Performance Details
Saturday, November 14, 2026: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 15, 2026: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Jacksonville High School Auditorium, 1300 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
Tickets: $10 for scholars and $15 for adults
Tickets are available online through Hometown Ticketing.
JNPSD invites families, staff, and community members to support our talented performers and experience this meaningful production.
Content Advisory: The production portrays historical racial discrimination and attitudes and contains language that may be offensive to contemporary audiences.
For additional production information, view the A Raisin in the Sun Official Press Kit.