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'Detroit '67' is a historical play written by Dominique Morisseau that premiered in 2013. Set during the 1967 Detroit uprising, also known as the 12th Street Riot, the story centers on an African American brother and sister who run an underground after-hours club in their basement. The siblings' lives are dramatically disrupted when they decide to shelter a traumatized white woman. As the first installment of Morisseau's Detroit Project trilogy, the play explores themes of racial tension, family loyalty, and urban conflict for contemporary theater audiences.
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What is the play 'Detroit '67' about?
Written by Dominique Morisseau, the play centers on an African American brother and sister running an underground after-hours club in their basement during the 1967 Detroit uprising. The historical events of the 12th Street Riot deeply impact their family dynamic and business.
Is 'Detroit '67' part of a larger play cycle?
Yes, it is the first play in Dominique Morisseau's critically acclaimed three-play cycle titled 'The Detroit Project.' The other plays in the trilogy are 'Paradise Blue' and 'Skeleton Crew.'
Where did the play 'Detroit '67' premiere?
The play premiered in 2013 at The Public Theater in New York City. It later went on to be performed at regional theaters across the country, including the Classical Theatre of Harlem.
Who are the main characters in 'Detroit '67'?
The story primarily follows siblings Chelle and her brother Lank, who run the makeshift party space in their basement. The plot intensifies when Lank brings home a mysterious, injured white woman named Caroline.
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