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The Golem of Havana

The Golem of Havana

JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2016

Music by Salomon Lerner. Lyrics by Len Schiff. Book and Direction by Michel Hausmann.

The Golem of Havana tells the story of a Hungarian-Jewish family living in Batista’s Havana on the brink of the Cuban Revolution. When their maid’s son, a guerrilla fighter, is injured, they must choose between protecting him and guarding their first fragile grasp on prosperity since their arrival. The Golem of Havana weaves together the music and traditions of two worlds, asking questions about family, community, religion, and politics.

Critical Acclaim

“Absorbing and theatrically savvy.”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

“Simple, imaginatively theatrical staging.”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

“A musical that deftly, meaningfully blends Jewish and Cuban cultural traditions.”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami

"This maiden offering from the Miami New Drama troupe at the Colony Theatre melds warm comedy and profound tragedy in an intriguing, sometimes moving, often thought-provoking evening.”

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage

“Lerner’s lively pulsing music is winning and delighting as it crosses genres effortlessly.”

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage

“Hausmann elicited heartfelt performances from his cast.”

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage
The Golem of Havana

The Golem of Havana

Music by Salomon Lerner. Lyrics by Len Schiff. Book by Michel Hausmann.
SET DESIGN / Edwin Erminy
COSTUME DESIGN / Christopher Vergara
LIGHTING DESIGN / Mary Louise Geiger
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN / Maha McCain
CHOREOGRAPHY / Ray Sullivan
STAGE MANAGER / Christopher Shane Donovan*
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER / Garrett Kerr*
Direction / Michel Hausmann

CAST

Felipe Gorostiza / Batista
Chaz Mena / Arturo
Allen Lewis Rickman / Pinchas
Yelena Shmulenson / Yutka
Rhealime Crenshaw / Maria
Ronald Peet / Teo
Liba Vaynberg / Rebecca
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association