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Queen of Basel

Queen of Basel

APRIL 14 - MAY 6, 2018

Written by Hilary Bettis. Directed by Michel Hausmann.

Commissioned by Miami New Drama and directed by Michel Hausmann, this new production is an explosive, only-in-Miami story of power, class, desire, and the haunting grip of tragedy. Hilary Bettis, one of America’s hottest young playwrights revamps Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie while putting the audience onstage for a riveting theatrical journey. Set during Miami’s famous Art Week at a luxurious hotel, Julie, the owner’s spoiled daughter, gets entangled with a waitress fleeing violence in Venezuela and her Afro-Cuban fiancé.

Critical Acclaim

"There's excellence in every moment..there's a thread of compassion running through this ‘Queen of Basel’ and we care because of it.”

Roger Martin, Broadway World

“Director Michel Hausmann has presented a fascinating multicultural, multilingual show.”

Roger Martin, Broadway World

“Fierce and ultimately stunning...An electric dream of art, language, color, class, sabor.”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald

“Right for and reflective of the complicated, stratified Magic City in 2018.”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald

“Queen strongly embodies MiND’s commitment to reflecting the unique social, economic and multi-cultural environment that is Miami.”

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage

“The world premiere production of this feminist-bent, bi-lingual take on Miss Julie will grip you from the beginning like a tight vase.”

Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings

“Bettis’ language is articulate, wry, lively and urgent.”

Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings
Queen of Basel

Queen of Basel

By Hilary Bettis
SCENIC DESIGN / Ika Avaliani
COSTUME DESIGN / Liene Dobraja
LIGHTING DESIGN / Yuki Nakase
MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN / Salomon Lerner
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / Lisset Riera
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER / Stephanie Debrecht
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER / Josieu T. Jean
DIRECTION / Michel Hausmann

CAST

Daniela Bascopé / Christine
Rudi Goblen* / John
Betsy Graver* / Julie
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association