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Matthews Playhouse
in association with
BNS Productions
presents:
LORRAINE HANSBERRY'S CLASSIC
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
September 19-28, 2025
Set on Chicago’s South Side, Lorraine Hansberry's celebrated play concerns the divergent dreams and conflicts in three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. Hansberry's portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.
​​Recommended for ages 13 and up​​
TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!
Rory D. Sheriff's Award-Winning Musical,
Be a Lion Returns to the Charlotte Stage
RORY D. SHERIFF'S
BE A LION
December 10, 2025 | 10 AM & 7:30 PM
Be A Lion is a vibrant musical journey written and directed by award-winning playwright Rory D. Sheriff and proudly produced by BNS Productions - Charlotte’s premier African American repertory theatre company. This beloved family favorite, inspired by the 1978 hit movie The Wiz, imagines what happens after Dorothy returns to Harlem. With a fresh lineup of unforgettable characters, a few familiar favorites, and an all-new score that brings audiences to their feet, Be A Lion continues to captivate sold-out crowds year after year.​
WELCOME TO BNS PRODUCTIONS
Charlotte's Only Black Repertory Theatre Company
What started off as a "What if" idea, has now become one of the most recognized performing arts companies in the Charlotte, NC area and beyond. Since opening our doors in 2013, BNS Productions has managed to captivate the hearts of audiences all over the country with award-winning performances highlighting the African American experience.
Founded by Artistic Director, Producer and Playwright, Rory D. Sheriff, BNS Productions is a company committed to uplifting our communities and striving to be a representation of excellence. BNS Productions has earned numerous honors and awards, from winning A Taste of Theatre in Chicago to performing at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem. We are extremely grateful for every opportunity, and couldn't do what we do without you, our community of faithful supporters! Get tickets today to come and see one of our unforgettable shows, or click below to donate and help us to bring more meaningful entertainment to the theatre stage.
OUR MISSION
BNS Production’s Mission is to inspire, help, teach, and learn together as we heal and love each other. We aspire to educate, amaze and inform through the creation and performance of relevant and provocative African American theater productions. We follow through on our commitment to serving the underserved in our community.
