LSU's 'Detroit '67' spotlight Black stories, community and dreams - Reveille
LSU’s latest lab show “Detroit ‘67” explores themes of community, racial tensions and love amidst the backdrop of the 1967 Detroit Riots. LSU's latest lab show, "Detroit '67," has been inspired by the 1967 Detroit Riots and focuses on themes of community, racial tensions, and love. The play, originally written by Dominique Morisseau, follows brother and sister duo Michelle Poindexter and Langston Poindexters, who open their basement as an underground club with the help of their friends Sly and Bunny. Director Kylee Broomfield-Harris believes that the cast brings something unique to the play, including the sole white character played by Sydney Fuqua, who sees the role as an opportunity to gain perspective from others. The actors hope the audience will take these lessons with them going forward.
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Having debuted Tuesday, Oct. 27, LSU’s latest lab show “Detroit ‘67” explores themes of community, racial tensions and love amidst the backdrop of the 1967 Detroit Riots.
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Temas: Louisiana State University, Academia, Racial Injustice, Social Issues, African American
