Written by Mary Claire Zauel

Directed by Sam Carter

Performers: Cole Dzubak, Keturah Heath, Jason Dernay

Jamaal May's "There are Birds Here" sparked a passionate conversation about Detroit. Multiple ensemble members from Detroit shared dozens of instances in which they were treated unfairly based on uninformed and biased opinions about the city. One student shared, "The people who asked where we were from were afraid of us." Detroit is a city with a rich history. Today it's an energetic and vibrant city with diverse communities that offer excellent music, art, food, sports, and architecture. Perceptions of Detroit as bleak and dangerous are tied to race, and this play aims to engage with those prejudices while shattering hurtful perceptions about a city that we love.