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The Cubans

The Cubans

JANUARY 23 - FEBRUARY 16, 2020

WORLD PREMIERE. Written by Michael Leon. Directed by Victoria Collado.

Our mission of developing and presenting new work by Miami artists continues with the debut of the first play by Cuban-American playwright and actor Michael Leon. The Cubans turns the classic American family drama into a quintessential Miami story – a poignant, humorous exploration of the fraught generational dynamics and struggle for identity in a Cuban-American family. When Christy returns to Miami for a family celebration, she clashes with her overbearing mother Martica over her life choices and family expectations – until a life-shattering event forces them to confront their relationship. Directed by Victoria Collado, director of the immersive hit The Amparo Experience.

Critical Acclaim

"An observant, funny, moving slice of Miami life”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

“Buoyantly funny”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

“The actors have brought a stage full of memorable characters to life”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

"The Cubans marks the debut of a playwright with a voice worth experiencing”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

“The exile experience and the omnipresence of Cuba itself invests every situation, every line with an extra frisson of complication and passion.”

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage

“Design elements are polished and intriguing”

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage

“The performances by the experienced ensemble are strong.”

Marj O’Neill-Butler, Miamiartzine
The Cubans

The Cubans

By Michael Leon
SCENIC DESIGN / Christopher & Justin Swader
LIGHTING DESIGN / Yuki Nakase Link
SOUND DESIGN / Abigail Nover
COSTUME DESIGN / Caroline Spitzer
PROPS DESIGN / Jameelah Bailey
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER / Vanessa McCloskey
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER / Shannon Veguilla
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / Gabriel Bonilla
DIRECTION / Victoria Collado

CAST

Ashley Alvarez* / Christy
Adriana Gaviria* / Vero
Rene Granado / Pepe
Andhy Mendez* / Ramoncito
Jezabel Montero* / Ana
James Puig* / Jesus
Ruben Rabasa / Manolo
Vivian Ruiz / Martica
Caleb Scott* / Eric/Anthony
Mia Avila / Additional voices
Bryan Blanco / Additional voices
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association