Above is a compilation of interviews that I did with Detroit elders that get used in the text of 111 Orchestra Place. More than a play 111 Orchestra Place is a site of archival memory.
Synopsis: In Detroit’s opulent Hotel Gotham enterprising hotel owner John J. White is willing to do whatever necessary to keep his dream alive while co-owner Irving Roane isn’t too sure that every end is worth the means and doesn’t know what to dream for anymore.
In Detroit’s opulent Hotel Gotham naive but ambitious June Gholston dreams of becoming a lawyer to take care of her people in a city under attack while lounge singer Delores Miggins dreams of touring internationally and only taking care of herself
In Detroit’s opulent Hotel Gotham dreams are inflated, popped, and patched back together year after year but, just how many times can a dream be deferred until utter destruction?
A speculative historical fiction play based on some very real events in Detroit in the 1950’s.
Development History
Hedgebrook Writers retreat. February 2026
The Civilians R&D Group 2025
Under Construction playwriting Group 2024-2025
Awards/Recognition
Semi-Finalist 111 Orchestra Place Fault Line Iron’s in the Fire Development program 2026
Currently in development as I write the third act of the play.