King James
About this event
A play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph exploring the friendship between two Cleveland Cavaliers fans over 12 years of LeBron James's career.
What to Expect
- 1.The play is a two-person, dialogue-driven piece focused on the evolving friendship between two Cavaliers fans as LeBron's career unfolds; there aren't big production numbers, so pay attention to every line.
- 2.Detroit Public Theatre's intimate setting means the actors are within arm's reach—sit center or mid-row if you can to catch facial expressions and subtext.
- 3.Parking around Midtown Detroit on 3rd Avenue can be tight after 6 pm, so give yourself extra time and consider rideshare or nearby garages.
- 4.If you love basketball references, you'll pick up plenty of LeBron-era jokes and callbacks, but the themes about friendship and memory work even if you're not a hoops fan.
- 5.Check the program notes before the show and stay for the lobby if there's a post-show talk or Q&A; these can deepen your understanding and give you a chance to ask questions.
CategoryTheater
vibe
IntimateImmersivePolishedTraditional
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Thought-ProvokingNostalgicObservationalCuriousLiberating
audience
ObserversCreativesCouples
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