RAISIN

Mission: To Mobilize The Power Of The Arts To Promote Social Justice Activism Within Our CommunityFaithlyn JohnsonfoundedActUp Theater in 2015 based on her vision to showcase the talent in Hartford, CT. and its surrounding communities.With this vision to change the culture through the arts,ActUp Theaterhas thrived by creating a real-world impact in the lives of many. They have provided a creative outlet for youth and community members of all ages to challenge themselves, their immediate environment, and their community.ActUp Theaterhas expanded its reach from being a local theater group with 16-20 core members to a performing arts company with 50-60 cast members with a representation of 27 different schools across the region. They have created original production and reintroduced adaptations of classical works to our community in culturally relevant ways.ActUp Theaterhas been lauded as a "mini-broadway" that is culturally representative of their community. They now produce shows that bring in over 4,000 attendees various backgrounds in their season. Marketing and social media has allowed over 2,000 people to engage with our work at any given moment.MANTRA: WE STAND WITH HARTFORD YOUTH... WHERE DO YOU STAND?

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ActUp Theater presents RAISIN, an original contemporary musical adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun! Excited to bring the classic Lorraine Hansberry play to new light, RAISIN portrays a few weeks in the life of the Youngers family.  Race, identity, family, and the American Dream are put under the microscope as the Younger family tries to build a better life for themselves and future generations.
The relevance of this play is brought to the present day with a lively 30-minute TalkBack Reception hosted by Partnership for Strong Communities after the production by the cast to discuss themes of gentrification, owning property, family and going after your dreams in today’s society. ActUp Theater’s Talk Back Reception will challenge the audience to look at Lorraine Hansberry’s important depiction of society with an intimate cast featuring the best talent of our community.
Thursday, April 4 - 6:30pm Friday, April 5 - 6:30pm Friday, April 12 - 6:30pm Saturday, April 13 - 3:00pm Buy Your Tickets Now--LIMITED SEATING

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