Bambiland
Performances
Friday, August 16 @ 7:30
Saturday, August 17 @ 7:30
Saturday, August 24 @ 7:30
Sunday, August 25 @ 2:00
It’s 2019. Nic, a 28-year-old NYC-based journalist, has built her career writing gritty investigative stories. Her editor assigns her a story that could take her career to the next level: overtaxed Detroit homeowners.
To pen the story, she must return home to Detroit after being away for ten years and finds herself facing what she’s been running from.
Cast Photos
Director's Note
I am thrilled to introduce "Bambiland" as a pivotal production in our ongoing mission to create impactful work that resonates deeply within our community. Kendra Ann Flournoy, a co-founder of our company and a gifted playwright, has crafted a narrative that not only explores the personal journey of its protagonist but also celebrates the vibrant spirit and resilience of Detroit.
"Bambiland" centers around Nic, a tenacious 28-year-old journalist based in New York City, whose career is defined by her fearless pursuit of gritty investigative stories. When Nic is assigned to investigate the plight of overtaxed homeowners in her hometown of Detroit—a story that could propel her career to new heights—she must confront the ghosts of her past and the unresolved emotions she has long avoided.
This story resonates with me deeply as both an artist and real estate professional. The poignant exploration of the victimization faced by Black homeowners highlights systemic injustices that continue to impact marginalized communities.
I invite you to join us on this journey as we bring "Bambiland" to life on our stage. Together, let us explore the intersections of personal ambition and social responsibility, and strive to build a more just and compassionate community through the arts.
-Marissa Harrington
"Bambiland" centers around Nic, a tenacious 28-year-old journalist based in New York City, whose career is defined by her fearless pursuit of gritty investigative stories. When Nic is assigned to investigate the plight of overtaxed homeowners in her hometown of Detroit—a story that could propel her career to new heights—she must confront the ghosts of her past and the unresolved emotions she has long avoided.
This story resonates with me deeply as both an artist and real estate professional. The poignant exploration of the victimization faced by Black homeowners highlights systemic injustices that continue to impact marginalized communities.
I invite you to join us on this journey as we bring "Bambiland" to life on our stage. Together, let us explore the intersections of personal ambition and social responsibility, and strive to build a more just and compassionate community through the arts.
-Marissa Harrington
Meet The Cast
About the Playwright
Kendra Ann Flournoy is a Detroit-bred multihyphenate artist. She’s a writer, visual artist, administrator, and educator. She has developed work at The Lark and in DrAw and Más Paginas, womxn writers’ collectives led by Nikki Brake-Silla and Christina Pumariega. Kendra’s plays have been staged in Kalamazoo, Detroit, Chicago, Omaha, and New York. Her work was featured in the 2019 50 in 50: Letters to Our Daughters showcase presented by The Billie Holiday Theatre and Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop, The Black Lady Theatre’s 2019 Foundation: New Writings Series, Great Plains Theatre Commons 2024 New Play Conference, and she is a 2024 recipient of Detroit Public Theatre’s TAG Residency & Partnership Program.
Kendra co-founded Face Off Theatre Company, based in Kalamazoo, MI, and was the Director of Alumni Programs and Operations Manager during her time at The Lark in New York City. She briefly served as the Managing Artistic Director at the Detroit Repertory Theatre.
Over the past few years, she has stepped into film as a writer and has supported the production of over half a dozen independent films. Kendra received her BA in English and MFA in Playwriting from Western Michigan University.
Kendra co-founded Face Off Theatre Company, based in Kalamazoo, MI, and was the Director of Alumni Programs and Operations Manager during her time at The Lark in New York City. She briefly served as the Managing Artistic Director at the Detroit Repertory Theatre.
Over the past few years, she has stepped into film as a writer and has supported the production of over half a dozen independent films. Kendra received her BA in English and MFA in Playwriting from Western Michigan University.