Detroit '67 at Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater

Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance will celebrate Black History Month with a production of Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67, featuring direction by Adjunct Assistant Professor G.D. Kimble.

Show times are Friday and Saturday, February 20, 21, 27, and 28, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, February 22, and March 1, at 2 p.m.; and Thursday, February 26, at 8 p.m. at Hofstra’s Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater.

The winner of the 2014 Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, Detroit ’67 unfolds an explosive moment in our past – the Detroit riots in 1967.

The show centers on Chelle and her brother Lank, who are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint in 1967 Detroit. When a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the ’67 riots. (concordtheatricals.com)

Diamond Tucker ’26, who plays the part of Bunny, a friend of Chelle and Lank, said being a part of the cast has been a very meaningful experience. “This play captures Black resilience, joy, and struggle in a way that still feels deeply relevant,” she said. “Stepping into the role of Bunny has allowed me to explore strength, vulnerability, and survival within our community. I'm excited for audiences to experience a story that honors our history, while sparking important conversations about where we are now.”

Tickets for Detroit ’67 are $15; $10 for senior citizens and Hofstra alumni. Tickets are available at hofstratickets.com. Members of the Hofstra community may receive limited free tickets when using their Hofstra login.

For more information, call the Hofstra Box Office at 516-463-6644, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. If seats are still available on the day of performance, tickets will be sold at the door starting 90 minutes prior to show time at the box office window.