“Flint” the Play Brings Water Crisis to the Stage

Detroit Today’s Jake Neher sits down with Jose Casas, a playwright and University of Michigan professor, to talk about his latest work.

The Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Mich.

The Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Mich.

Annamarie Sysling

When we talk about the Flint Water Crisis, we talk a lot about politicians and public officials who failed the people of the city. We talk about the journalists and activists who fought to bring the crisis to light.

But what about the regular folks whose water was contaminated with poisonous lead? They’ll be in the spotlight starting tonight in a new play inspired by their stories. 

Playwright and creator of “Flint” José Casas joins Jake Neher on Detroit Today for a conversation about his latest theatrical creation, which debuts tonight at the University of Michigan’s Arthur Miller Theatre in Ann Arbor.

“Flint” is a documentary-style play, which was inspired by dozens of interviews Casas had with residents of Flint, who have endured the trauma of the city’s lead-tainted water crisis for years.

Using their stories with fictional names and characters, their experiences will be brought to life.

Click on the audio player above to hear that conversation.

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