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The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window

By Lorraine Hansberry Directed by Juliette Carrillo
February 15 – July 3, 2014

No man is an island

It’s 1964, and Sidney Brustein is in his element: a Jewish intellectual in the heart of Greenwich Village, a hotbed of artists, activists and social upheaval. But nothing has brought him happiness—not his bohemian friends, his wife Iris, his failed folkie nightclub, or even his own lofty ideals. Then, when a turbulent political campaign sparks him into action and Iris begins yearning for a different life, he’s forced to decide what’s really worth fighting for. This 50th-anniversary production of a neglected classic by Lorraine Hansberry ("A Raisin in the Sun") explores the rocky landscape of love, choices and consequences with poignancy and biting humor. To view images of this production, click here to visit our photo gallery.
Suitability Suggestions
Lorraine Hansberry's neglected classic is being staged on the 50th anniversary of the play's premiere. It contains many adult themes and situations including prostitution, drug and alcohol abuse, homosexual slurs, sexuality, and suicide. Mature high school students prepared for these elements and for a language-driven drama may enjoy this rare chance to see a revered American playwright's frank, inside look at a world on the cusp of change.

Creative Team

Cast

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**AEA Professional Theatre Intern

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  • William F. Meehan III
  • Carole Howard

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