Critical Praise

"Power’s poeticized, episodic account of how Malcolm X learned what he learned, and how he became what he became, ultimately adds up to an engrossing portrait of the activist as a young man."
— The Boston Globe

"A fully-realized artistic exploration of a moment in time.
A verbally and visually poetic invocation of
Detroit Red’s thoughts and experiences.
Whatever you call their style of theater I want to see more of it.
I don’t know about Malcolm Little or Detroit Red,
but I think Malcolm X would have been proud."
— WBUR

"When the stage went dark, the audience sat in stunned silence
for nearly thirty seconds before applauding.
It is a rare treat to feel as though you've
taken a journey with those around you."
— Broadway World

"AMBITIOUS. OUTSTANDING.

Eric Berryman’s bravura performance comes off genuine and brutally honest.
Edwin Lee Gibson and Brontë England-Nelson play multiple characters throughout
the show displaying remarkable versatility and depth."
— METRMAG

"Eric Berryman delivers a lasting and incredibly powerful performance."
— Jared Bowen, WGBH

"POWERFUL. WHOLLY ORIGINAL."
— Joyce Kulhawik

"A brilliant script delivered by a small yet exceptionally talented cast, Detroit Red is not one to miss."
— Suffolk Journal

Previews & INTERVIEWS

When Malcolm X was Malcolm Little, and Roxbury was home
— Boston Globe

‘Detroit Red’ spotlights Malcolm X’s Hub experience
— Boston Herald

Malcolm X in Boston and Beyond
— Radio Open Source

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick and "Detroit Red"
— WGBH-TV Open Studio

Interview with Will Power & Eric Berryman
— WCVB-TV CityLine

Playwright Will Power
— Voices with Pebbles

‘Detroit Red’ playwright explores Malcolm X’s Boston years
— The Bay State Banner

Arts This Week: 'Gloria: A Life,' 'Detroit Red,' And 'Mean Girls'
— WGBH

Feature: Detroit Red - Playwright Will Power
— Theatre Talk

DETROIT RED: MALCOLM X COMES OF AGE IN BOSTON
— DigBoston

Audience Raves

"Intense. Insightful. At times uncomfortable like a great roller coaster ride Detroit Red leaves nothing to chance. Well done, Will Power. Boston hurry and get your tickets!"
- @FMLowery89

"It's great--highly recommended."
- Marilyn Bernstein, Facebook

"Really well written, and deep insight into what influences a person to become who they are. Great scenes and performances."
- Erin L. McCormack, Facebook

"Excellent performance!"
- Jo Ann Fitzgerald, Facebook

"A well acted roller coaster of Malcolm X life before he was Malcolm X! Intense!"
-@Afoodaficionado

"Go see Detroit Red. It’s beautiful and raw and painful and hopeful."
- @jendeaderick