Plowshares Theatre Company

06/19/2026

Plowshares Theatre wants to take a moment to wish you a happy Juneteenth!

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation had declared freedom for enslaved African American men, women, and children in the Confederate states. Following the Confederate surrender at Appomattox near the end of the Civil War, the Union Army moved to enforce that freedom in Texas, the westernmost state of the rebellion. The day celebrates Black culture and resilience, and in 2021, it became a federal holiday.

Juneteenth isn't just a moment in time. It is an acknowledgment of our unique American story. It offers us examples of our ancestors' resilience—people who endured far greater obstacles to freedom than we do, and who met them leaning on faith, grace, and an unwavering resolve to be free. May you take time this weekend to celebrate all they achieved.

06/17/2026

Our World Premiere of ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN... by Candidó Tirado opened over the weekend! 🙌🏾
✨Check out the highlights, the recent interviews and 📰 features and get your tickets 🎟️ today!

🔗 Learn more here: https://conta.cc/4aNB1Kn

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06/08/2026

OPENING THIS WEEK: Roberto Clemente never forgot where he came from. Neither should we. He was more than a baseball legend. He was a warrior. A dreamer. A man who gave everything — on the field and off it.

Plowshares Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within — a powerful new play by Afro-Puerto Rican playwright Candido Tirado, starring Elvis Nolasco from Godfather of Harlem.

During the game, when Clemente could get his 3,000th hit, the legendary player runs through the important events that have brought him to this moment. His fight for the dignity of Black and Brown players on and off the field, the love of his wife, Vera, and the mentors and friends who helped shape him all come alive in the pivotal moment.

This is the story of a hero. This is the hero of the Black and Latino communities. This is Roberto Clemente.

Opening night, June 12th.
Get your tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35965/production/1271665 — or call 313-744-3181.

Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within. Come celebrate one of our own.

05/27/2026

Roberto Clemente never forgot where he came from. Neither should we. He was more than a baseball legend. He was a warrior. A dreamer. A man who gave everything — on the field and off it.

Plowshares Theatre Company presents the **world premiere** of *Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within* — featuring **Elvis Nolasco** from *Godfather of Harlem*, in a powerful new play by acclaimed playwright **Candido Tirado**.

This is *our* story. Our hero. Our stage.

Previews begin **June 5th**. Opening night, **June 12th**.

Get your tickets at **PlowsharesTheatre.org** — or call **313-744-3181**.

*Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within.* **Come celebrate one of our own.**

05/26/2026

May is building toward something big.

From June 5-28, we’ll present the world premiere of “Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within...”

We’ll be sharing more very soon, including audition information for local actors. If you’re part of Detroit’s creative community, keep an eye on our pages.

In the meantime, we’re continuing to release new podcast episodes and celebrate Black Theatre 100 birthdays, honoring the artists who paved the way while we lift up new voices.

There’s a lot happening, and the road to June is just getting started. Stay connected at plowsharestheatre.org.

05/01/2026

We hope to see you on May 2nd at the kick-off for the Detroit Writers' Salon, beginning at 2:00 PM.

You're invited to meet us at Vesper Books & Wine (5001 Grand River in Detroit).

Join in building a community with other Black writers seeking a safe space to develop and showcase their work. Help build a supportive environment for Black creatives in and around the Motor City.

This totally free event is geared toward building community among Black Detroit writers across all major disciplines (Non-Fiction, Fiction, Poetry & Drama). Connect with other writers, share pages, and gain valuable feedback from peers.

Open to all regardless of age, experience, or background, the Salon is by and for writers. Come with up to 10 pages of your current work in progress (with copies printed or digitally accessible if you intend to share with other writers), and let's talk about it!

Come be part of it. Visit https://bit.ly/496wG4f to RSVP.

Let’s fill the room with people who care about Black stories and the artists bringing them forward.

04/28/2026

On May 1, we’re gathering for a staged reading of “She Is” by Crystal Barnes.

"SHE IS" explores the challenges women faced during the 1940s. Following a terrifying incident, Anna Ray flees her small town in Arkansas, seeking refuge by joining the Women's Army Corps (WAC) unit of the Six Triple Eight at the height of World War II. Haunted by a past she's desperately tried to outrun, Anna faces an impossible decision: betray her squad or confront the secret that could destroy her.

Staged readings are where new work begins to breathe. You hear the words, feel the rhythm, and your presence helps energize what the play can become.

If you love being part of the creative process, this is a beautiful way to show up.

Please visit plowsharestheatre.org/programming/black-theatre-100 if you are interested in attending. We’d love to see you there.

04/27/2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of playwright and cultural activist, August Wilson. Wilson was hailed as one of the late 20th Century's most important writers. His plays chronicled the experiences and heritage of the African-American community thoughout the 20th century. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he lived with his parents and five siblings. Growing up poor, Wilson felt that his parents withheld knowledge of even greater hardships they had endured. "My generation of Blacks knew very little about the past of our parents," he told the New York Times in 1984. "They shielded us from the indignities they suffered." Wilson's goal was to illuminate that shadowy past with a series of plays, each set in a different decade, that focus on Black issues. They are are part of an ambitious project called "The 20th Century Cycle." It includes 10 plays: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Fences, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Piano Lesson, Two Trains Running, Seven Guitars, King Hedley II, Jitney, Gem of the Ocean, and Radio Golf.