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"Dead Girl's Quinceañera" is a captivating theatrical performance scheduled to run from May 6th to May 18th at the Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre. This dark comedy, penned by the talented Phanésia Pharel and directed by Lamar Perry, delves into the complexities of being 15, especially when faced with the disappearance of a best friend. The narrative follows Maria and her friends as they embark on a desperate quest to uncover the truth behind her vanishing, exploring themes of secrets, female friendship, and crime-solving. The play poses profound questions about coming of age in a troubled world and the lengths one must go to survive.

Content Warning: Please note that the play addresses sensitive topics, including themes and dialogue related to childhood sexual assault.

The cast features Kat Peña as Salma, Gabriela D'Amico as Este, Colby Muhammad as Phoebe, and Gabriella Marie Johnson in the role of Maria, with a talented team of understudies and a creative team dedicated to bringing this story to life.

Tickets for the performance on Saturday, May 18th, at both 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM are currently sold out, with a waitlist available for those still hoping to attend.

About the Playwright: Phanésia Pharel is a Haitian-American playwright with a rich background and a member of the Obie award-winning EST/Youngblood group. Her work has been recognized and developed by prestigious institutions and has earned numerous accolades.

About the Director: Lamar Perry is a Queer Black director, producer, and educator with a wealth of experience in the theatre industry, including recent directing credits and contributions to the development of new works.

"Dead Girl's Quinceañera" promises to be a thought-provoking and entertaining experience, exploring significant themes through the lens of a dark comedy.

Dead Girl's Quinceañera

Two sisters are forced to reckon with their shared heritage when one of them inherits their grandmother’s house. Mud Row weaves a compelling and hopeful story of sisterhood, love, forgiveness and intergenerational healing. DPT is thrilled to share this Michigan premiere by Dominique Morisseau, the multiple TONY Award-nominated, MacArthur Genius Award-winning native Detroit playwright of international acclaim—and DPT’s Executive Artistic Producer.

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Lamar Perry

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May 18, 2024

Dead Girl's Quinceañera · University of California, San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance

Sep 21 - Oct 30, 2022

Mud Row · Detroit Public Theatre

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