
The Theatre History Podcast Episode 104: Elise Harris Helps Us Look Into "Sidney Brustein's Window"
Oct 24, 2023
Elise Harris provides insights into Lorraine Hansberry's play 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window', exploring the fallout of 'A Raisin in the Sun' success. They delve into Hansberry's relationships with Jane Wagner and Dorothy Seacuels, as well as the complexities of the protagonist in the play. The challenges of bringing the play to opening night and Hansberry's career through family dramas are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing the Fallout of A Raisin in the Sun Success for the Playwright
01:34 • 5min
Exploring Lorraine Hansberry's Relationships
06:44 • 7min
Exploring Sidney Brustein's Complexity
13:14 • 12min
Challenges in Bringing a Play to Opening Night
24:47 • 25min
Exploring Lorraine Hansberry's Career Through Her Family Dramas
50:00 • 5min
