Detroit Public Theatre

Happy Black History Month At a time when Arts funding and councils are being cut and challenged, Dominique Morisseau’s CONFEDERATES confronts the truth, AND deals with its impact. Catch this powerful production full of Detroit natives beginning in just 3 days. “Real Freedom is Contagious”, says Playwright Dominique Morisseau in her program note. “Get Free” ??? Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/e9WkacRy Regular Price Tickets are $49 and $25 tickets are available on Thursdays, PLUS we have RUSH options two hours prior to performances, pending availability. #dptseason10 #confederates #dominiquemorisseau #blackhistorymonth

?? That final countdown is upon us!! In two days, the last 5 performances on Dominique Morrisseau’s “Confederates” will begin. ?? THIS IS YOUR FINAL CALL - GET OUT THERE... Black Women - this is for you! ?We have a couple sold-out performances, so a reminder about rush seats: ??ABOUT RUSH SEATS: There are still ten (10) exclusive $25 tickets available for even those performances at the door. Two hours before each show, they go on sale. These tickets must be purchased at the box office on the day of the performance. Check out the link ?? for tickets ??? here: https://lnkd.in/e9WkacRy See you at the show! #detroittheatre #womenshistorymonth #blackhistorymonth #dominiquemorisseau #confederates

???Get ready, cause here they come!! ?? That’s right, your favorite annual production by Dominique Morisseau is here: “Detroit ‘67”! Our tour kicked off today, but NEXT WEEK, you’ll have your chance to see this company at our Third Avenue Garage home from March 18th until March 22nd - we have 5 performances following “Confederates” (also by Dominique Morisseau) closing on Sunday the 16th. Tickets ??? are ONLY $25, so WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? Check out the ?? link here: https://lnkd.in/eZ8_G3tY , and we’ll see you NEXT week for another classic Detroit narrative. #dptseason10 #dominiquemorisseau #detroit67 #detroitrebellion

At Detroit Public Theatre, every month feels like Women’s History Month. After all, in 2015, Detroit Public Theatre was founded by three dynamic women—Courtney Burkett, Sarah Clare Corporandy, and Sarah Winkler. Recognizing the need for a professional theatre that collaborated with both local and national artists, they created DPT to fill that void, shaping a space where bold, transformative storytelling thrives. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our fearless leaders, who have balanced it all—as only women do—to make DPT what it is today! Over the past decade, there have been many milestones, including: ? Commissioning "Birthday Candles" by Noah Haidle, which premiered at DPT in 2018 and later graced Broadway stages. ? Welcoming Dominique Morisseau—a Tony-nominated playwright and Detroit native—who has been integral to DPT since 2015 as an advisor, collaborator, and founding board member. In November 2020, she expanded her role as Executive Artistic Producer, joining the leadership team alongside the founding producing artistic directors. ? Opening our Third Street Garage space in Midtown in 2022, further solidifying our commitment to the city of Detroit and its vibrant theatre community. Today and every day, we honor these remarkable women and the countless others who make theatre a force for change. Join us in celebrating their unwavering dedication, vision, and leadership! ?? Photo 1: 2024 Holiday Cabaret, by Garlia Cornelia Jones ?? Photo 2: DPT Artistic Leadership Team, by Ahron Foster #WomensHistoryMonth #BelatedWomensDay #DPTHistory #WomenInTheatre

Happy Saturday! Did you open yesterday's newsletter? Only 9 performances of CONFEDERATES left... now that's 8... Don't be left out. (Plus Detroit '67 is coming your way with a mini "Blues for an Alabama Sky" reunion)... Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eCucvvwN

This Thursday (Tomorrow!) , we've got local playwright, Shawntai Brown in person, and playwright, Dominique Morisseau on zoom for Sunday's post-show dialogue. If you don't have your tickets to tomorrow's Thursday performance (with $25 Tickets), there's still time. ??? Get Tix here ??: https://lnkd.in/e9WkacRy ?? Learn more about Shawntai below: Shawntai Brown is a native Detroit writer, literacy educator and 2020 Kresge Live Arts Fellow. Her plays center oral testimony, queer identity and black community. Currently, she serves as the School Programs Manager with InsideOut Literary Arts, is on the board for Extra Mile Playwrights Theatre where she also serves as a contributing writer. She is co-host of Woman Crush Everyday, a web show reviewing and uplifting media that centers Black Queer Women. Right now, Shawntai is somewhere laughing, crafting a scene or cracking a joke. #womenshistorymonth #confederates #blackwomen #postshowdialogue

This Sunday, we've got Wayne State University professor, Billicia Charnelle Hines in person, and playwright, Dominique Morisseau on zoom for Sunday's post-show dialogue. If you don't have your tickets to Sunday's 2pm performance, there's still time. Check out the link ?? in our profile ???? ?? Learn more about Billicia below: Billicia Charnelle Hines is the CFPCA Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Co-Artistic Director of the Black Theatre and Dance Collective, and Associate Professor of Theatre at Wayne State University. Hines uses her passion for social justice within directing the Freedom Players, Social Justice Theatre Ensemble and department’s mainstage shows, directing professional shows throughout the region, leading workshops in the Public Schools, and various volunteer opportunities through the community. #womenshistorymonth #confederates #blackwomen #postshowdialogue

Happy Friday!!???? Did you see our Detroit Free Press Review from Dunate Beddingfield?! Read it, and then check get those weekend seats: https://lnkd.in/eBreMqGP ??? Tix Here: https://lnkd.in/e9WkacRy #confederates #blackhistorymonth #dominiquemorisseu #blackwomen

?? Did you check out last week’s review from Hour Detroit Magazine Thanks to Natalia Holtzman for this work! “On its own, the play is a brilliant exploration of institutionalized racism, the legacy of slavery, our allegiances to one another, and what it might mean to get free.” Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/eBVeK8aG Get your Tickets ??? here: https://lnkd.in/e9WkacRy #confederates #blackwomen #dominiquemorisseau #detroittheatre #blackhistorymonth

?? Not only do you have 3 weeks left to catch CONFEDERATES, but you've also got 3 weeks UNTIL our Detroit '67 sit down performances. As part of our local tour, we will have 5 on-site performances at $25 from Tuesday, March 18th - Saturday, March 22nd!! So what are you waiting for?! We'll share the cast later on, but for now... get on it! ??? Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eZ8_G3tY ABOUT DETROIT '67 by Dominique Morisseau Summary. In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business.