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JANUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 17, 2019

WORLD PREMIERE. Written by Carmen Pelaez. Directed by Carl Andress.

Amidst cut-throat competition at a renowned auction house, Camila has just been promoted as the head of the Latin American Art Department when she is presented with one of her great-aunt Amelia Pelaez’s paintings as a last minute inclusion. The authenticity of the painting is questionable, Camila’s dedication to her great Aunt is not, forcing Camila to decide between her own burgeoning career and Amelia’s legacy. Written by Cuban-American playwright and Miami native Carmen Pelaez, this exciting world premiere thrusts us into the world of high stakes art dealing, Cuban politics, and a thrilling pursuit for the truth. Absent from Miami stages since her extended run of Rum and Coke at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, Ms. Pelaez will also star in the new play.

Critical Acclaim

"Carmen Pelaez’s acting creation on stage as Camila is as engaging and winning as anyone could ask for."

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage

"Miami’s Cuban-American audience, especially, feels the weight of Pelaez’s words."

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

"As a performer, Pelaez is impassioned, likable, sometimes wryly amusing."

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

"Miami New Drama continues to achieve striking production values at the Colony Theatre."

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

"Fake is the work of a genuinely talented actor-playwright whose ardor and art speak engagingly to audiences."

Jordan Levin, Culture View MIA

"Pelaez’s very specific, very personal, very Cuban story explodes into something marvelously universal, as good art does."

Jordan Levin, Culture View MIA
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By Carmen Pelaez
SCENIC DESIGN / Christopher and Justin Swader
COSTUME DESIGN / Gregory Gale
LIGHTING DESIGN / Kirk Bookman
SOUND DESIGN / Salomon Lerner
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER / Kelly Zahnen
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / Jessica Farr
DIRECTION / Carl Andress

CAST

Philip Hernandez* / Roman
Carole Monferdini* / Margaret
Carmen Pelaez* / Camila
James Puig* / Juan
Vivian Ruiz / Marta
Tom Wahl* / Louis
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
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