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Palmer Park

Palmer Park

  • stage with two different sets, there are blue and green lights streaking the stage
  • a black actor explaining something to a white actor while they are seated in chairs
  • actors sitting in chairs with angst, one black actor is standing on his chair

By Joanna McClelland Glass

Directed by Chaya Gordon-Bland

The Auditorium Arena Theatre

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 – 7:30p.m.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 – 7:30p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2009 – 8:00p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 – 3:00p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 – 8:00p.m.
Sunday, November 1, 2009 – 2:00p.m.

“Grand River Avenue was a solid sheet of flames for twenty blocks.”

Palmer Park tells the story of a White Detroit couple that moves into a Black neighborhood following the infamous race riots. Joanna Glass’ play examines diversity and inclusion from many angles. This production is part of the Big Ten university theatre initiative.

In what is the first-ever collaborative effort among theatre departments in the Big Ten, MSU will produce Joanna McClelland Glass’ play Palmer Park. Resources from this production will be shared with other universities and the entire project will be documented for showing on the Big Ten Network.

Categories: 2009-2010