10th Anniversary Season!

SOFT TARGET closes June 8th

Season 11 is Here!

General Auditions for Season 11

Use the button below for information about auditions and to submit the audition form:


Click the name of each Season 11 Show to learn more!

+ Here There Are Blueberries

Conceived by Moisés Kaufman Written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich

October 1 - November 2, 2025

“The greatest detective story ever written.” — Charles McNulty, LA Times

In 2007, a mysterious album of never before seen World War II-era photographs arrives at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unravel the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon makes headlines around the world and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls.

+ DPT'S Holiday Cabaret

December 1 - December 21, 2025

A sassy seasonal celebration! Back by popular demand! The DPT Holiday Cabaret is a bold new Detroit holiday tradition packed with world-class vocalists, heartfelt laughter, and a whole lot of sass. So get holly, get jolly, and get tickets! DPT’s Holiday Cabaret is the not-tobe-missed celebration of the season!

+ The Mountaintop

By Katori Hall

February 4 - March 1, 2026

The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Taking place on April 3, 1968, after the legendary civil right leader delivers one of his most memorable speeches, the exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives and reveals a secret, Dr. King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

+ King James

By Rajiv Joseph

May 6 - June 8, 2026

In Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s slam-dunk comedy, superfans Matt and Shawn forge an unexpected friendship through a shared love of their hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Spanning 12 years from LeBron James’ 2004 rookie season to the 2016 NBA championship, tensions mount both on and off the court for the duo in this hilarious, adrenalineinfused exploration of love, grace, and the power of a good game to bring people together.



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DPT in the Community

We invite you to discover plays that illuminate the joys, thrills + challenges of our shared human experience



Detroit Public Theatre 10th Season is supported in part by
The Somerset Collection