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Welcome to the Paradise Club, home to a makeshift family of musicians living out their lives in a fast-changing section of Detroit. After a bewitching stranger arrives with ready cash and a secretive agenda, the future of these friendships and the club itself fall into doubt. <\/span>Morriseau\u2019s<\/span> noir-inflected musical drama captures people yearning to find their song in a community on the brink.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Performance Venue<\/h3>\n

Penumbra Theatre<\/p>\n

All Performance Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wednesday, 2\/26 at 7:30pm<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Content Warnings\/Age Recommendations<\/h3>\n

Contains<\/span> gun violence,<\/span> murder<\/span><\/span>, sexual interaction, mature language,<\/span> and<\/span> intimate<\/span> partner violence<\/span>. This performance is recommended for ages 14 and older.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Themes<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  • Blue, one of the main characters, has been deeply affected by tragic events in his past. The impact of those past events is unresolved within him, and his current behavior is harmful to his partner and friends. What do you think Blue should do to address his past traumas, as well as to transform his current actions?<\/li>\n
  • This play takes place in a historical part of Detroit called Black Bottom. The playwright believes that it is important to know about the histories of where we live. What is something about Minnesota that you hope people learn about in future generations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Accessibility<\/h3>\n

    Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!<\/p>\n

    Transportation<\/h3>\n

    If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. 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