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VEERMag: Thought Provoking Detroit ’67 Takes Center Stage

There’s been just a few days for the Atlanta-based director and playwright, Thomas W. Jones II, to get his bearings here in Norfolk, as rehearsals for the play that he’s here to direct, Detroit ’67, begin in earnest. The Dominique Morisseau penned drama is being produced by Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theatre, and follows the company’s excellent production of Guys and Dolls, which just launched VSC’s 41st season last month.

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Director Thomas W. Jones on the setting of DETROIT '67

“There were new manufacturing jobs in Detroit, and with that came people moving out of apartment-like and project-like homes into two-story and one-story homes. With a home came a space called “a basement”, which for Black middle-class life (and for my life growing up) was a repository of dreams. It was a place where you went to imagine …”

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During DETROIT '67: Donate to TROOPSTER!

We’re collecting items for our troops through Troopster during Detroit ‘67. Read more to find out what you can bring!

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DETROIT '67 Director Thomas W. Jones II on Dominique Morisseau & the landscape of American Theatre

“Detroit ‘67 is written by one of the most emerging, phenomenal artists of our generation, Dominique Morisseau, who is a part of a handful of African American women who are redefining and creating a Renaissance in the theatre…”

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Behind the Set of DETROIT '67 | A conversation with Set Designer Matthew Allar

Learn more about the set design of DETROIT ‘67 with scenographer, Matthew Allar.

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DETROIT '67 Cast + Creatives

Learn more about the cast and creative team for Detroit ‘67.

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Virginia Stage Company Expands Accessibility Services

At Virginia Stage Company, we welcome all audiences to enjoy the experience of live theatre by improving access to services that accommodate the needs of our diverse communities. We believe theatre should be accessible for all people, with all abilities, and we are thrilled to expand our range of consistent services in Season 41.

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Alt-Daily.com: GUYS AND DOLLS is full of talent and heart

Guys and Dolls. Three small words can muster an iconic image in anyone’s mind. Virginia Stage Company’s season opening production emulates the iconic status. It is full of talent, memorable interpretations, and heart…