Over the past decade Dominique Morisseau has established herself as not only one of America’s preeminent dramatists but as a visionary force in the field of theater across the globe. Her body of work, including the hugely ambitious and critically acclaimed three-play cycle The Detroit Project (Skeleton Crew [2016], Paradise Blue [2015], and Detroit ’67 [2013]), is both deeply poetic and sharply philosophical, drawing upon the rich histories of Black American literature, music, and activism to create unflinching—and wildly entertaining—dramatic experiences. In the Detroit Project plays, as well as in standalone works like Confederates (2022), Pipeline (2017), and Blood at the Root (2014), Morisseau dramatizes the entanglement of art and politics with care, sophistication, and a fervent conviction. Morisseau also has made an impact as a leader in her artistic communities. Countless young writers name Morisseau as a key influence, and her perspectives on community-building, inclusion, and transparency have changed the culture of theater-making for the better. Her many accolades include, most recently, a Drama Desk Award (2019), a MacArthur Fellowship (2018), two Obie Awards (2018, 2016), and a Steinberg Playwright Award (2015). She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.

Donna Marie is a socially engaged, performance artist, actress, director, and activist. She enjoys using performance arts to share the stories of people of color that engage communities, educate, and promote intercultural healing and understanding. She is Founder and Artistic Director of TOASTCO (telling our authentic stories theatre company), a nonprofit, multicultural theatre company established Jan 2015, in Stockton, California, and was the honored recipient of the “City Award” by the Stockton Arts Commission, for bringing quality, engaging, cultural theater arts programming to Stockton.

Donna Marie loves black box theater! She has enjoyed producing and directing new and original works such as Across the Border con Camacho (Manuel Camacho) and Aurora (Jeannie Barroga), some classics and new works such as A Raisin in the Sun (Lorraine Hansberry), The Contribution (Ted Shine), The Whipping Man (Matthew Lopez), Sisters Matsumoto (Philip Kan Gotanda), Los Dos Caras Del Patroncito (Luis Valdez), August Blues (August Wilson), and Herbert III (Ted Shine), to name a few. Her artistic mission, “Expanding Minds One Show at a Time”.

This is Donna Marie’s directorial debut in Charlotte, NC and she is excited and honored to join Three Bone Theatre as Director of “Confederates” by Dominique Morisseau.