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A RAISIN IN THE SUN By: Lorraine Hansberry Directed by Bretteney Beverly Taproot Theatre Seattle, WA Review: Saturday 3/22/25 - 7:30pm Performance (Marlette Buchanan and Arlando Smith in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.) The newest production at the recently re-done Jewell Mainstage Theatre at Taproot Theatre in Greenwood is the classic, “A Raisin In The Sun”. The show was postponed from last year’s schedule so it was a welcome way to kick off the new season in the Jewell Mainstage Theatre. Having just seen the show less than 24 hours ago, the first thing that jumped out at me was the sheer skill level of the actors on the stage. I’ve been reviewing shows at Taproot Theatre since 2018 and I’ve seen some tremendous performances there. But, last night was arguably the best acted show I’ve ever witnessed at Taproot Theatre (and that’s truly saying something). Marlette Buchanan (Lena “mama” Younger) I’ve seen in other shows around town, including Taproot Th...