Marcus D. Moore and Shadana Patterson in a publicity image for Raven Theatre&#39s world premiere of The Last Pair of Earlies. Photo by Jenn Udoni.

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, is welcoming back audiences this fall with the world premiere of Joshua Allen’s The Last Pair of Earlies, directed by Wardell Julius Clark.

This new drama—which follows the hardships and hopes of Wayland and Della Rose Early as they chase a sweet Southern dream on the South Side of Chicago—will play Oct. 27-Dec. 12 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St.

The production features Tarina Bradshaw, Demetra Dee, Keith Illidge, Marcus D. Moore, Jonny Morrison and Shadana Patterson.

Seats are $15 (for students as well as active military and veterans)-$40 each; visit http://RavenTheatre.com or call 773-338-2177.

Please note: Raven Theatre will require proof of vaccination and masking at all performances through the end of 2021. For all of Raven’s COVID-19 and vaccination information, visit http://raventheatre.com/covid-19.