Detroit Youth Choir presents... "Oil Sheen" Fight for the spotlight

Imani Thompson, a 17-year-old aspiring dancer from Detroit, dreams of becoming an influencer but struggles with low followers and an outdated phone. When Detroit Vibes, a live-streamed dance competition, announces open auditions, she jumps at the chance—despite her mother Tanya’s disapproval. However, she is quickly humiliated and rejected by the show’s queen bee, Trinity DuBois, and its cutthroat producer, Monique.

Just when all hope seems lost, the slick Ms. Sage offers Imani a shortcut to fame, secretly buying her followers and helping her go viral overnight. Imani lands a spot on Detroit Vibes, but as her popularity grows, so do the pressures and consequences of her newfound influence. Meanwhile, her friend Khalil is leading a fight against gentrification, trying to save their community from greedy developer Cornell Collins.

As Imani faces sabotage, public scrutiny, and a shocking elimination, she realizes that real influence isn’t about clout—it’s about using her voice for something bigger. With the support of her family and friends, she fights her way back into the competition and leads the charge to save her neighborhood, proving that authenticity always wins in the end.

A high-energy, urban musical with humor, drama, and powerhouse dance numbers, Oil Sheen! is a bold, modern reimagining of Hairspray, exploring fame, identity, and the power of staying true to yourself.

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